Royal Rice Custard

Directions

1. 1
   Cook rice in 1 cup boiling water and 1/2 teaspoon salt until tender.
2. 2
   Drain and rinse in cold water.
3. 3
   Scald the milk.
4. 4
   Beat the whole eggs and yolks slightly with the sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and almond extract.
5. 5
   Add the scalded milk gradually to the egg mixture, then stir in rice.
6. 6
   Pour into a 2-quart buttered casserole.
7. 7
   Set in a pan of hot water and bake at 350° for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.