1 c. salted water
1 qt. milk whole or half and half
1/2 c. regular rice
1/2 stick butter
1/2 c. raisins
3 eggs
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Pour rice into boiling water in large pot. DO NOT STIR. Cover and cook exactly 7 minutes. Add milk and butter; stir a little. Bring to a boil, cover and cook slowly one hour on low heat. Meanwhile, beat eggs, add sugar, raisins and vanilla. Pour mixture into rice, stirring slowly until rice starts to thicken. Make topping of 3 tablespoon sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon or nutmeg or both. Serve hot or cold.