Boil 4 cups of water in a pot.

Add 2 cups of white rice, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 cup of butter to the boiling water.

Stir frequently while the mixture cooks.

Continue cooking until the liquid is cooked off and the mixture is dry.

Add 4 cups of milk to the rice mixture and stir.

Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture is dry again.

Add 1 1/2 cups of sugar to the rice mixture and stir.

Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture is dry again.

In a separate bowl, mix the box of lemon pudding with 1/2 cup of milk.

Mix the lemon pudding mixture into the rice and stir well.

Spread the rice onto a large 1" deep platter.

Sprinkle with cinnamon.