Genius Baked Brown Rice

I'm so glad that our cookbook book club reviewed Food 52's Genius Recipes. This book contains many of what have become go-to recipes in our house. So I don't lose track of this one amidst the ever-expanding sea of cookbooks at my house, I'm adding it to the blog. This technique for cooking brown rice is easy and works every time. The best thing about it is that you do not have to pay it any attention, so you can get on with overseeing homework, socializing with guests, or preparing other parts of the meal.

Baked Brown Rice

1 1/2 c medium or short grained brown rice
2 1/2 c water
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp kosher salt

Preheat oven to 375F.
Pour rice into an 8 inch square glass baking dish.
Bring water, butter, and salt to a boil in a covered saucepan. Pour it over the rice, stir, and cover tightly with foil.
Bake for 1 hour. Uncover, fluff with a fork, and serve.

Serves 4-6.