Ye Olde German Rice Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325F.
2. 2
   Boil the rice in water, just enough to soften the grains a little.
3. 3
   Boil the rice again in the 3/4 liters of milk until softened and translucent.
4. 4
   Strain, and set aside.
5. 5
   While the rice is cooling, grease a 3 qt pyrex or oven safe baking pan, and line it with bread crumbs.
6. 6
   Once the rice is cool, add the softened butter, chopped almonds, lemon rind, sugar, and egg yolks.
7. 7
   In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites to a stiff merangue.
8. 8
   Gently fold the egg whites into the rice mixture, just until combined.
9. 9
   Pour the mix into the baking dish.
10. 10
    Bake, uncovered, for about 1 1/4 hours or until set and the top is browned.
11. 11
    Let cool just long enough that you don't burn yourself and dig in :D.