On 2015-07-13, l not -l > wrote:

> Most packages offer a quick soak method that uses hot water; add 1 pound of
> beans to six to eight cups of hot water, bring to a boil and let sit 1 hour,
> drain, then cook in fresh water.

I don't get this, at all! At sea level, I can cook a pound of pinto
beans in 1-1/2 hrs. What does this one hour "soak" buy you?

nb