Simple Rice Pudding

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 raisins (optional -- I did not include)

1 Tablespoon butter

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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.

In another saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups cooked rice, 1 1/2 cups milk, sugar, and salt. Cook over medium heat until thick and creamy, about 15-20 minutes. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup milk, beaten egg, and raisins (if using). Cook 2 minutes more, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in butter and vanilla.

Serve warm.

*recipe from Erica G. via allrecipes.com