Cindy's Rice Pudding

CREAMY RICE PUDDING- serves 4

Ingredients:

¾ cup uncooked white rice

2 cups milk, divided (I used 1 cup milk and 1 cup half and half)

1/3 cup white sugar

¼ teaspoon salt

1 egg, beaten

2/3 cup golden raisins (optional)

1 tablespoon butter

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 ½ cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes.

2. In another saucepan, combine 1 ½ cups cooked rice, 1 ½ cups milk, sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat until thick and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in remaining ½ cup milk, beaten egg and raisins. Cook 2 minutes more, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla. Serve warm.