1/2 c. uncooked brown rice
1 c. water
1 tsp. oil
2 1/2 c. milk (whole or skim)
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. whole wheat flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. raisins
Optional: 1/4 c. chopped nuts

Cook rice for 30 minutes in water and oil by bringing to a rolling boil, covering tightly and turning down to a low simmer.

Add milk and raisins; bring to a boil again. Cover and simmer for another 15 minutes. Stir in sugar and salt. Stir the flour with 1 cup of the rice mixture. Return to pot and simmer 5 minutes more, stirring constantly. If the flour forms lumps beat with rotary beater for a minute. Cool slightly. Stir in vanilla and sprinkle nuts on top. Serve warm or cold. Makes about 4 cups.