Baked Brown Rice

Step 1

Move rack in oven to the middle position and pre-heat oven to 375° F.

Step 2

In a 13x9 inch baking dish (preferably ceramic) add the melted butter.

Step 3

Add rice to dish with butter. Add salt and stir to combine.

Step 4

Pour hot water over the rice and spread it evenly across dish.

Step 5

Using aluminum foil or lid tightly cover entire dish and place in oven.

Step 6

Bake rice for 1 hour until tender.

Step 7

Remove rice from oven and immediately recome cover. Fluff rice with fork and let stand for 5 minutes before serving. (If rice is not entirely cooked re-cover with foil and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes.)