Instructions

1. 1
   Bring water to a boil, then add rice, salt, and butter.
2. 2
   Cover, lower heat to simmer, and cook for 20 minutes.
3. 3
   Place rice in upper part of double boiler with half and half, sugar, cinnamon stick, and lemon peel.
4. 4
   Bring to boil over direct heat.
5. 5
   Place over simmering water in double boiler and cook for 45 minutes.
6. 6
   Remove cinnamon stick and lemon peel.
7. 7
   Pour rice mixture into a 2-quart (1.9 L) casserole and allow to cool.
8. 8
   Sprinkle with cinnamon powder.