1/2 c. water
1/2 c. rice (uncooked regular rice)
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. raisins
1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Stir rice and water in saucepan. Heat to boiling, stirring once or twice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 14 minutes without removing cover and stirring. All water should be absorbed. Blend eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt. Gradually stir in milk. Mix in rice and raisins. Pour into ungreased 1 1/2 quart casserole, sprinkle rice mixture with cinnamon. Place casserole in square pan, 9"x9"x2", pour VERY hot water (1 1/4" deep) into pan. Bake about 50 minutes and serve.