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"aem" > wrote:

> elaine wrote:
> > I've had my friggin beans in the oven since 8:30 am -- (yes, I soaked for
> > over 10 hours). I've added more water, chicken stock and they're still
> > little turds.
> >
> > Then I remembered that I had done this before in the crock pot. Took me 3
> > days of cooking.
> >
> > Damn, where is my memory when I need it?
> >
> Have you turned the oven on? Liquid, heat and time are all that are
> needed to cook beans. You seem to have two of them covered..... -aem

For people with "normal" water, this is all that is necessary. For some
of us, it isn't enough. About 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda (baking
powder works for me also) will let them cook in a couple of hours. I
think that is per quart, but you might want to do some research. After
you do the research, try experimenting also.

--
Dan Abel

Petaluma, California, USA