Grans Baked Beans - white pea beans

Method

• In large pot, cover beans with water, about 2 inches above beans.
• Bring to a boil and remove from heat after 2 minutes.
• Let stand one hour adding enough water to keep beans covered if necessary.
• Return beans to the stove on very low heat for 1 hour (do not boil or beans will burst).
• Drain and reserve liquid.
• Turn beans into a large casserole and add butter, salt, pepper, sugar, onions and one cup of reserved liquid.
• Bake uncovered at 300F for 3 1/2 - 4 hours.
• Do not stir too much or beans could get mushy.
• Add reserved liquid if required to keep beans moist.