Preheat the oven to 425°. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Place the rice and ½ teaspoon salt in the bottom of the pan.
Pour the boiling water into the pan and cover it right away with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Seal the edges tightly.
Place the pan in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.
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Notes
Type of rice: You can make this recipe with brown rice, however you will need to increase the baking time to 45 minutes.Storage: Leftover rice can be refrigerated for up to 4 days. Store cooked rice in the freezer for longer storage.How much to make: How much rice to make for your table will really depend on the eating habits of your dinner companions. For a family of 6, I recommend cooking 2 cups of rice which will result in about 6 cups cooked, or 1 cup of rice per person. Adjust how much you cook for the folks at your table.