1 lb bag long grain white rice
1 Tbsp salt
4.5 c water
2 Tbsp butter (optional)
Preheat oven to 350F. Soak rice in cool water for 30 minutes. Drain well. Spray 9x13 aluminum pan with cooking spray and place on baking sheet. Spread soaked and rinsed rice in even layer in an aluminum pan. Bring water, salt, and (optional) butter to a boil. When water is boiling, pour evenly over rice and cover immediately with heavy duty aluminum foil. Make sure all corners are tightly sealed. Bake for 35-40 mins, then turn oven off and leave rice to sit for 10 additional minutes. Fluff with a fork.
