Rice Pudding With Butterscotch Sauce

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17 Ingredients

• 1/2 c Arborio rice, or other short grain rice
• 2 c (470ml) Water
• Sea Salt, to taste
• 1 (3-inch) Cinnamon Stick
• 2 whole Anise Stars
• 1 whole Vanilla Bean, split in half
• 1 qt (945ml) Half and Half, more if needed
• 1/2 to 1 c (120-235ml) Heavy Cream
• 1/2 c (100g) Golden Brown Sugar
• 1/3 c (80ml) Condensed Milk (Evaporated Milk)
• 4 T (60g) unsalted Butter
• 1 c (200g) Golden Brown Sugar, tightly packed
• 3/4 c (120ml) Heavy Whipping Cream
• 1 t (5ml) Vanilla Extract
• 1 T (15ml) Scotch
• Sea Salt to taste (@ 1 t (5g))
• crushed toffee or almond brittle for topping