Directions

1. Place beans and 1 quart water in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse; return beans to saucepan.
2. Add salt and remaining water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 to 1 1/4 hours or until beans are tender. Drain, reserving 2 cups cooking liquid.
3. In a greased 13 by 9 inch baking dish, combine beans, onions, mustard, brown sugar, molasses, bacon and 1 cup of reserved cooking liquid. Cover and bake at 400 degrees F for 45 minutes or until the beans have reached desired thickness, stirring occasionally. Add additional reserved cooking liquid if needed.