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Drain and rinse the beans before cooking them. Quick-soak method: Rinse the beans, then put in a saucepan, cover with an inch of water, and bring to a boil. Boil for a few minutes and then let them soak for an hour off the heat, drain, and then add fresh water and continue cooking. Soaked beans will cook in about 90 minutes. Use 3 cups of water for each cup of uncooked beans, and you can season the beans by adding bay leaves, herb sprigs, or garlic cloves to the cooking water.
Follow these easy steps to make old-fashioned baked beans. 1. Soak the Beans. Dried beans are very hard, so soaking allows them to rehydrate and soften. 1  For 10-12 side-dish servings, rinse 1 pound (about 2-1/3 cups) dried navy beans or Great Northern beans in a colander under cool running water. Drain beans, reserving the liquid. 2  Baked Beans Tip: You can get a head start on baked beans by soaking them (Step 1) and cooking them (Step 2) in advance. 3  Cover and store the soaked, cooked beans in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, then continue as directed below.