Rice Pudding

• 4 cups milk
• 1/2 cup of short grain rice, it is preferred for this kind of pudding
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup sugar
• ¼ cup raisins (optional)
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Optional: 1/8 tsp nutmeg and/or cloves

1. Measure milk, rice, salt and sugar into a medium saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil using medium heat. STIRRING CONSTANTLY! It burns easily. Be patient this takes a few minutes.
3. Reduce the heat to 3-4 and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring often. (Add raisins at this time if using).
4. When thickened and rice is completely soft, add 1 tsp vanilla and 1 tsp cinnamon.