Irish "Matter Of Fact Peas" (Mushy Peas) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces dried split marrowfat peas (other may be substituted if not available)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 1/2 cups boiling water
salt
pepper
1 pinch sugar
butter

Preparation

Put the peas in a bowl, add baking soda, pour on the boiling water and soak overnight.
Next day drain and barely cover the peas with water, bring to a boil and simmer until tender and soft apprx 15-20 minutes, drain.
Add salt pepper pinch of sugar and the butter, stir and serve.