Rice Pudding I

1 ¼ cups uncooked white rice

1 ½ cups white sugar

½ cup butter, melted

5 cups milk

2 eggs, beaten

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

¾ cup raisins

In a saucepan, bring salted water to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Combine 2 1/2 cups cooked rice, sugar, melted butter, milk, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg and raisins and mix well. Pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Bake in preheated oven until top is golden, 30 to 60 minutes. Serve warm or cold.