Taste of Home Rice Pudding

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• cinnamon stick (optional)
• fresh fruit (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   In a large heavy saucepan, bring water to a boil over medium-high heat; stir in rice and salt. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.

2. 2

   Stir in milk and sugar. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 30-40 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat; stir in butter.

3. 3

   Serve warm or chilled. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Garnish with cinnamon sticks and fruit if desired. .