Boil 2 cups water and add 1 cup raw rice. Boil rapidly until water is absorbed. Pour in 1-quart milk and cook until thick and rice is done, 1 hour. Add a pinch of salt and 1 teaspoon sugar.

PUDDING:

3 eggs
3/4 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. melted butter
2 c. milk, heated

Beat eggs and mix with sugar. Beat well. Add rice to mixture before adding milk. Top with cinnamon and nutmeg. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.