Classic Rice Pudding Recipe

Combine rice and water in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 25 minutes, or until rice is very tender and most of water is absorbed. Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add milk and sugar mixture to rice. Heat to boiling; boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla. Slowly stir about 1 cup of hot rice mixture into the beaten yolks in a bowl. Blend with remaining mixture in saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, just until mixture stars to bubble. Serve warm or chilled, plain or with cinnamon and/or raisins.