Step 1

Bring the water to a boil, then add the rice, reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes.

Step 2

While the rice is cooking in a medium pan soak the cinnamon stick in 1 cup of milk.

Step 3

Add the cooked rice to the 1 cup of milk with the cinnamon stick and turn the heat to low.

Step 4

Add the sugar and the salt then cook for 10 minutes stirring regularly.

Step 5

Add the butter and stir well.

Step 6

Add the remaining cup of milk and vanilla. Stir to mix the ingredients well. Continue cooking over over low heat for 2 minutes.

Step 7

Turn off the heat and cover. Let rest for 5 minutes.

Step 8

Dust with ground cinnamon and garnish with a bit of cinnamon stick if you like.