Rice Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Put rice, water, and salt in saucepan and bring to boil over high heat.
2. 2
   Turn down low, cover, simmer 14 minutes.
3. 3
   Stir in milk and cook uncovered 20 - 30 minutes until all milk is absorbed; do not boil.
4. 4
   Stir occasionally.
5. 5
   Stir frequently towards end of cooking.
6. 6
   Stir in nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and sugar.
7. 7
   Stir some of the hot mixture into eggs.
8. 8
   Return mixture to saucepan.
9. 9
   Mix well.
10. 10
    Pour in greased 1 1/2 qt. glass baking dish.
11. 11
    Place dish in a pan of hot water and bake at 300 degrees for 50 - 60 minutes. Pudding stiffens as it cools.
12. 12
    Sift 2 tsp. of powdered sugar on top (if desired).
13. 13
    Serve warm.
14. 14
    Serves:
15. 15
    6 - 8.