Old-Fashioned Baked Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dry Great Northern beans
2 qt. water, divided
1/2 tsp. salt
1 medium onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. prepared mustard
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. dark molasses
1/2 lb. sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled

Preparation

Place beans and 1 quart water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse. Return beans to saucepan. Add salt and remaining water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1 to 1 1/4 hours or until the beans are tender. Drain, reserving 2 cups cooking liquid.