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SWEET THICK RICESWEET THICK RICE

 
1 Cup White Rice 
2 Cups Boiling Water 
1 Tablespoon Butter 
1/2 tsp. salt 
3 to 4 cups milk 
1/4 cup sugar, or more to taste 
1/3 cup butter 
1 to 3 teaspoons cinnamon 
 
In a saucepan, stir rice into boiling water.  Add butter and salt. 
Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, about 20 minutes or until most of the water is absorbed 
Stir in milk.  Simmer, uncovered until rice is tender and mixture is "creamy and thick, not soupy." 
Stir frequently to prevent sticking and scorching.  Add more milk if needed. Sugar also may be added now, or sprinkled on top later 
Place rice in oven-proof dish.  Brown the butter lightly over medium heat.  Pour butter over rice.  Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar, if sugar wasn't added earlier.  Serve warm. 
 
Serves 6 
 
This dish was served at Christmas and other days, as well, by the German settlers who brought it to New Braunfels.