Rice Pudding

2.5 c. milk
1/3 c. white rice
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 c. white sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 c. golden raisins (optional)
whipped cream (optional)

Combine milk, rice, and salt in saucepan. Bring to boil over high heat, stirring so it doesn't scald. Reduce heat to med. low and simmer til rice is tender, about 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently to unstick rice from bottom. Remove from heat, stir in sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Return to heat and cook until rice pudding thickens, about 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat, add raisins. Spoon into ramekins or serving dishes. Cover with plastic wrap (with plastic wrap touching top of pudding) if you don't want a film on top. Serve warm or chilled.