Baked Wild Rice

Directions

1. Wash rice thoroughly in 3 or 4 changes of water.
2. Place in greased 1 1/2 -quart casserole; add undiluted consomme and liquid from mushrooms.
3. Let stand 3 hours.
4. Set oven for moderate 350f.
5. Cover casserole; bake 45 minutes, adding a little water if rice becomes too dry.
6. Heat mushrooms in butter or margarine.
7. Remove rice from oven, lower heat to 300f.
8. Stir mushrooms and butter into rice.
9. Return to oven; bake uncovered until all liquid is absorbed.