Rice Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Lightly butter the dish.
2. 2
   Rinse the rice under cold running water, then drain well.
3. 3
   Combine the rice and the milk in a bowl and let stand for 30 minutes.
4. 4
   Preheat the oven to 300F (150C).
5. 5
   Stir the sugar into the rice.
6. 6
   Pour into the dish, dot with butter, and sprinkle with cinnamon.
7. 7
   Bake for 22 1/2 hours, or until the top is golden.
8. 8
   Variation
9. 9
   Turkish Rice Pudding
10. 10
    Cook the rice in 3 cups boiling water for 5 minutes, drain.
11. 11
    Simmer with the milk for 15 minutes.
12. 12
    Stir in the sugar and 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract.
13. 13
    Cool and serve with ground cinnamon sprinkled on top.