Rice With Currants

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. 2
   Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a heavy saucepan with tight-fitting lid and add the onion.
3. 3
   Cook, stirring, until onion is wilted.
4. 4
   Add the rice and cook, stirring, about 30 seconds.
5. 5
   Add all the remaining ingredients except the 1 tablespoon butter and bring to a boil.
6. 6
   Cover and place in the oven.
7. 7
   Cook exactly 17 minutes.
8. 8
   Uncover and stir.
9. 9
   Discard the bay leaf.
10. 10
    Fluff rice with a fork and stir in the remaining butter.