Baked White Rice Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Servings: 8 Serving Size: 6 ounces Ingredients - 2 cups long grain white rice - 3 1/2 cups boiling water or stock - 1/4 cup olive oil - 2 teaspoons salt    Baking is a method that is not often considered for preparing rice, but when you are using the oven to prepare href="http://www.recipetips.com/recipe-cards/t--2449/slow-cooker-chicken-and-rice.asp">dishes to accompany rice, why not bake the rice in the oven as well? This method produces excellent results.   Directions	1

	Pour the boiling water or stock into a baking dish or casserole dish. Add the olive oil and the salt. Add the rice to the dish of hot liquid. Cover tightly with aluminum foil or a casserole lid. Bake the rice at 350° F for about 30 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork prior to serving. Option: use chicken or vegetable stock rather than water to add flavor to the rice. Finely chopped fresh herbs or your favorite spices can also be added.	2