Ingredients:

• 1 cup Santo Grão rice
• 4 cups whole milk
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Ground cinnamon for garnish (optional)

Instructions:
Prepare the Rice:
In a medium saucepan, combine the Santo Grão rice and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes or until the water is mostly absorbed.

Cook the Rice Pudding:
Add the milk, sugar, cinnamon stick, vanilla extract, and salt to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
Increase the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring frequently.

Simmer:
Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes or until the rice is tender and the mixture has thickened to a creamy consistency.

Finish and Serve:
Remove the cinnamon stick and discard it.
Spoon the rice pudding into individual serving bowls.
Garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon if desired.
Serve warm or chilled.
Enjoy this delicious, creamy rice pudding made with the finest Santo Grão rice! Perfect for a comforting dessert or a special treat.