Rice Pudding

 2 cups milk, or non-dairy alternative

1/2 cup sugar

3/4 cups long grain white or brown rice

1/4 tsp salt

1 egg, beaten

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 cup dried fruit

cinnamon or nutmeg for sprinkling on top

Tip:  for extra cinnamon flavor, boil rice with a cinnamon stick added to the water

1.  First rinse uncooked rice with cold watear.2.  Bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a boi.

3.  Add rice, reduce heat, and cook for approximataely 20 minutes until tender.

4.  In large pot add rice, 1 1/2 cups milk, sugar and salt.

5.  Stir rice constantly to avoid rice from sticking to bottom of pot.

6.  Cook until mixture is a thick and creamy texture, approximately 20 minutes.

7.  Remove pot from heat, and while still hot, add remaining 1/2 cup milk, beaten eggs (add very slowly while stirring pot), vanilla, and optional dried fruit (such as raisins).

8.  Return to medium heat and stir again until slightly thickened (5-10 minutes max).

9.  Remove from heat, and pour into containers.  Top with a sprinkling of cinnamon or nutmeg for garnish as desired.

10.  Refrigerate before serving.