554.—PEACH DUMPLINGS

Cover halves of preserved peaches with Shortcake Dough (see No. 441) rolled thin; bake in hot oven, and serve with hot peach sirup and hard sauce.

555.—BAKED RICE CUSTARD

1 cup cooked ricePinch of salt
2 eggs1½ cups milk
1/3 cup sugar½ teaspoon lemon extract

Mix in order given and bake about twenty minutes in a moderate oven. Serve hot or cold with cream or rich milk.

556.—BAKED RICE PUDDING

½ cup rice½ teaspoon salt
2 cups milk½ nutmeg grated
2 cups boiling water1 cup raisins seeded and chopped
¼ cup sugar

Wash rice, mix with other ingredients, pour into a greased baking dish, and bake slowly for three hours. Stir occasionally during first hour of baking to prevent rice and fruit from settling. Serve with rich milk or cream.

557.—MULLED RICE

½ cup rice¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups hot milk1 egg
1 tablespoon butter½ teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons grape juice