Italian Rice Pudding

Method 8 steps

1. 1

   Bring water to a boil, then add rice, salt, and butter.

2. 2

   Cover, lower heat to simmer, and cook for 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Place rice in upper part of double boiler with half and half, sugar, cinnamon stick, and lemon peel.

4. 4

   Bring to boil over direct heat.

5. 5

   Place over simmering water in double boiler and cook for 45 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove cinnamon stick and lemon peel.

7. 7

   Pour rice mixture into a 2-quart (1.9 L) casserole and allow to cool.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with cinnamon powder.