Tina.....you might try using equal parts water & milk as your cooking liquid. Add the normal amt. of salt and some sugar & butter along with your rice.
I'd try:

1 cup water
1 cup milk
3/4 cup long-grain rice
1/2 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. sugar
3 Tbsp. butter

In medium saucepan, bring water & milk to a boil. Stir in remaing ingredients. Cover & simmer on very low heat for 20 minutes. Uncover, stir & taste. Add more sugar (to taste) if desired.

**use a nice, heavy saucepan