Cinnamon-Scented Rice Pudding

Ingredients

• 3 12 c 2 low-fat milk divided
• 1 c short grain rice uncooked
• 13 c sugar
• 1 Tbsp margarine
• 1 3-inch strip lemon rind
• 1 3-inch stick cinnamon
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 14 c golden raisins
• 3 c water

Directions

1. Combine 3 cups water uncooked rice and next 4 ingredients in a medium saucepan
2. Bring rice mixture to a boil over medium-high heat
3. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes stirring occasionally
4. Add 3 cups milk
5. Combine remaining 12 cup milk and egg stirring with a wire whisk
6. Gradually stir about 14 of the hot rice mixture into the egg mixture
7. Add back to the rice mixture stir well
8. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 40 minutes stirring occasionally
9. Remove from heat
10. Discard lemon rind and cinnamon stick
11. Stir in vanilla and raisins
12. Serve warm or chilled
13. Yields 6 servings