Old Fashioned Rice Pudding

4 1/2 c Milk
1/2 c Uncooked long grain rice
1/3 c Sugar
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/2 c Raisins
1 tsp. Vanilla
Cinnamon, optional

In saucepan, combine milk, rice, sugar & salt; bring to boil over med. heat, stirring constantly. Pour into greased 1 1/2 qt baking dish. Cover & bake 325 for 45 min., stirring every 15 min. Add raisins & vanilla; cover & bake for 15 min. Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired. Serve warm or chilled.