Baked Buttery Brown Rice

In order to get Jonathan to eat brown rice, we have to make it this way.  And, it is terrific.  It bakes up to be fluffy, soft, and flavorful.  It is also quick and easy.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 c. brown rice
1-2 tbs. butter (I started with one when we first cooked it and sometimes use more in the winter)
few pinches of salt
2 1/2 c. boiling water

Instructions:

~Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
~Boil water
~While water is boiling, measure out rice and place in an 8x8 pyrex baking pan (Note: If you double this recipe as we do, you will need a 9x13 pan)
~Place the butter in the pan with the rice
~Pour the boiling water over the rice and butter into the pan
~Stir the mixture together until the butter is mostly melted
~Cover the pan with foil and bake for 40-60 minutes.  You will know the rice is done when you can see through the pan that all the water is absorbed.