How to soak cold beans - Anders Bandt

Ingredients

Measure out the amount of dried beans that the recipe calls for and place them in a colander. Carefully inspect the beans and remove any small stones, debris, and questionable-looking beans.
Rinse the beans in the colander under cold running water. Move the beans around with your hand while under the running water so that the beans are thoroughly washed.
Place the beans in a large pot. Fill the pot with enough water so that the water level is at least 2-3 inches above the beans. The general rule is three parts water to one part beans. Be sure to leave enough room in the pot so that the water can boil without spilling over the top
Place the pot of beans on the stove and turn the heat to high. Bring the water to a boil, uncovered. After cooking at a full boil for two minutes, turn the heat off and immediately cover the pot.
Let the beans soak, covered, for at least 90 minutes. Larger beans and old beans will benefit from longer soaking times.
When you are ready to cook the beans, drain and discard the soaking water.

Measure out the amount of dried beans that the recipe calls for and place them in a colander. Carefully inspect the beans and remove any small stones, debris, and questionable-looking beans.
Rinse the beans in the colander under cold running water. Move the beans around with your hand while under the running water so that the beans are thoroughly washed.
Place the beans in a large pot. Fill the pot with enough cold water so that the water level is at least 2-3 inches above the beans. The general rule is three parts water to one part beans.
Cover the pot of beans. Let the beans soak for at least eight hours. If you intend to soak the beans for more than one day, replace the soaking water with fresh water every 24 hours.
When you are ready to cook the beans, drain and discard the soaking water.