Baked Rice Pudding

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup uncooked rice
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• salt, dash
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup raisins or dates or dried fruit

Directions

1. 1

   Stir together rice and water in saucepan. Heat to boiling . Stir. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 14 minutes WITHOUT disturbing. All water should be absorbed.

2. 2

   Heat oven to 350 degrees.

3. 3

   Blend sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Add eggs and milk to sugar/cornstarch mixture; beat well. Stir in rice, lemon juice, and raisins. Sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg.

4. 4

   Pour into ungreased 1-1/2 quart casserole. Place in a pan of very hot water (1-2 inches deep). Bake about 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally until pudding is cramy and most of liquid is absorbed.

5. 5

   Remove from oven and serve warm or cold.