Baked Beans

Directions

1. 1
   Soak beans overnight.
2. 2
   Next morning, put on stove in cold water and bring to boil.
3. 3
   Blanch, then put on in boiling water with generous piece of butter and boil until soft.
4. 4
   Remove from fire and add 2 tablespoons molasses and ketchup.
5. 5
   Put in casserole and cover with slices of bacon.
6. 6
   Top with 3 tablespoons brown sugar.
7. 7
   Bake, covered, at 250° for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
8. 8
   If too much liquid, pour some in cup and add to beans when half done.