Creamy Rice Pudding

Recipe and photo courtesy AllRecipes.com










INGREDIENTS
3/4 cup uncooked white rice
2 cups milk, divided
1/3 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
2/3 cup golden raisins (optional)
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ground cinnamon (optional)

DIRECTIONS
In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. (If you have a rice cooker, use that. It's much easier)

Meanwhile, while the rice is cooking, in another saucepan, add 1 1/2 cups milk, sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat until it starts to thicken, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup milk, beaten egg (do this in a SLOW, steady stream while constantly whisking to avoid getting scrambled eggs) and raisins. Cook 2 minutes more, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in butter and vanilla until butter is melted. Add as much rice as you want to get to the desired consistency (you may not use all the rice). Sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve warm.