1/2 c. rice (long cooking type)
2 c. milk
1/4 c. butter
3 eggs
3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Cook rice and 2 cups of milk in top of a double boiler. Cook for 45 to 50 minutes or until rice is tender. Cook over medium to low heat, do not have water at a rapid boil. Stir occasionally. When rice is tender, add butter.

Beat eggs; add sugar and beat. Add extract, salt and milk; add to the hot rice mixture. Mix well. Pour into a greased baking dish (at least 1 1/2 quart size). Sprinkle top with nutmeg. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 50 minutes. NOTE: If raisins are desired, add about 1 cup to the ingredients before pouring into dish.