To Prepare

Wash & Soak- Wash beans, and place in a bowl with 3'' of water above the beans. Soak for 6 to 8 hours or overnight. Discard soaking water.

Or

Place in pot with 3" of water above beans, bring to a boil, turn off heat, cover, and let sit 1 1/2 hours. Discard soak water, or use to water plants.

Cook in a heavy pot 3 cups water to 1 cup soaked beans. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, simmer until tender, add water to cover beans as needed.

Note: 1/2 cup dry beans = 1 1/2 cups cooked.