Baked Brown Rice

5 c. brown rice
8 1/2 c. water
2 tsp. salt

TOAST rice in heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently until rice is a light golden brown. BRING water to a boil. TRANSFER rice to 1 quart casserole dish. STIR in water and salt. BAKE covered at 350° for 1 1/2–2 hours or until all water is baked out. 

VARIATION: Add 1 1/2 tbsp. onion powder, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 1 tbsp. soy sauce or Bragg Aminos, 2 tbsp. nutritional yeast flakes.