Ingredients

• 3-1/2 cups 2% milk
• 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Ground cinnamon, optional

Preparation

1. Rinse the rice in a large bowl filled with water. Swish the rice around in the water to loosen any unwanted particles. Drain the water and repeat a few more times.
2. Combine the rinsed rice with the milk, rice, butter, sugar and salt if desired. in your slow cooker
3. Close the lid and let the rice cook on High for about 1 1/2 hours, or until all the water is fully absorbed.
4. Add raisins and vanilla; cover and bake for 30 minutes longer or until rice is tender.
5. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
6. Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
7. Serve warm or chilled.
8. Store in the refrigerator.

Yield: 6 servings.