If you've never made rice pudding before, it's time to give it a try. Creamy, rich flavor comes together in a few simple ingredients to create a hot or cold treat. I love it warm for dessert with a handful of raisins or slices of mango. Give it a try on a cold winter night.
Rice Pudding
adapted from Mark Bittman
1/3 cup rice
1/3 cup sugar
4 cups milk
pinch of salt
1 cinnamon stick (optional)
1 star anise (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a casserole dish or oven-safe pot, stir all ingredients together and place in oven, uncovered, and bake for 30 minutes. Stir mixture thoroughly and bake another 30 minutes, and repeat the process again two more times for a total of two hours cooking time, or until rice is plump and soft and pudding has reached desired thickness. Remove cinnamon stick and star anise and serve warm with a fresh sprinkle of nutmeg.
