How To Soak Dried Beans | Good Housekeeping

Learn how to soak and prepare dried beans for cooking.
*STEPS*
0:20 Sort through the beans to remove tiny stones or debris.
0:25 Place the beans in a colander and rinse well with cold water, running your fingers through the beans to reveal any bits of dirt.
0:33 Transfer the beans to a large bowl.
0:40 Add enough cold water to cover the beans by 2 inches.
0:44 Soak the beans until the beans have swelled to about double their size, about 4 hours and up to 24 hours.
1:09 Just before cooking, drain the soaked beans and rinse them again.
1:14 Discard the soaking water and cook the beans in fresh water.
*SUPPLIES*
Beans
Colander
Large bowl
Pot