8 tbsp. butter
2 c. orzo (a pasta)
3 c. long grain rice
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. ground black pepper
10 c. chicken broth

Melt butter over medium heat in large saucepan. Stir in the orzo until golden brown. Add the rice, salt and pepper. Add chicken broth to rice mixture. Turn to high heat until rice comes to a boil, cover and turn heat to low, simmer 20 minutes or until rice is fluffy and all liquid is absorbed. Let the pilaf sit 10 minutes off heat before serving.

This recipe may be cut in half successfully.

Serves 10.