Rice Pudding

Connie's recipe from family collection.

• Ready In: 1 hr 22 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup rice
• 1  cup water, salted
• 1  quart  whole milk
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 3  eggs
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  cup raisins
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 3  tablespoons sugar
• 1  tablespoon cinnamon

Directions

1. Pour rice slowly into rapidly boiling, slightly salted water. Do not stir. Cover tightly and cook exactly 7 minutes. (Water will be absorbed and rice slightly under-done). Add milk and butter. Stir a little. Bring to a boil, cover, cook slowly over low flame for 1 hour.
2. Meanwhile, beat eggs, add sugar, raisins, and vanilla. Pour the mixture into the rice, stirring slowly until the rice starts to thicken.
3. Serve hot, warm or cold. Mix 3 TBSP sugar & 1 TBSP cinnamon and sprinkle evenly over top.