Boiled and Baked Long-Grain Rice

• 1 cup basmati or other long-grain rice
• 1 quart salted water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons milk or water

1. Wash well in a few changes of water: 1 cup basmati or other long-grain rice.
2. Cover with water by 1 inch, and soak for about 20 minutes.
3. In a heavy-bottomed pot, bring to a boil: 1 quart salted water.
4. Drain the rice, add it to the boiling water, and cook for 6 to 7 minutes.
5. Test for doneness.
6. The grains should be slightly al dente, or hard in the center.
7. Drain well and mound back into the pot.
8. Heat until just melted: 2 tablespoons butter, 1 1/2 tablespoons milk or water.
9. Pour the butter mixture over the rice and cover the pot tightly with foil or a tight-fitting lid.
10. Bake in a 350F oven for 15 minutes until dry and fluffy.

basmati, water, butter, milk

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/boiled-and-baked-long-grain-rice-387058 (may not work)