Cracked Black Pepper Rice

• 1 c. long grain white rice
• 8 c. water
• 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon or lime juice
• 3 Tbsp. butter
• 1 small bay leaf
• 1/2 to 1 tsp. salt
• 1 to 1 1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper
• 5 to 6 lemon or lime wedges

1. Wash and drain rice.
2. Bring water, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon butter and bay leaf to a full boil in a large pan over high heat. Stirring constantly, pour in rice in a slow stream.
3. Cook, uncovered, in briskly boiling water 12 to 15 minutes or until rice is just tender and fluffy.
4. Turn rice into a strainer and drain. Let cool 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Pick out bay leaf and spoon rice onto a serving platter.
6. Stir in remaining butter, salt and black pepper. Toss gently to mix.
7. Chill or let cool to room temperature. Garnish with citrus wedges.
8. Makes 5 to 6 servings.

long grain white rice, water, lemon, butter, bay leaf, salt, cracked black pepper, lemon

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=981155 (may not work)