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

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.

In a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish, combine beans, onion, mustard, brown sugar, molasses, bacon and 1 cup of reserving cooking liquid. Cover and bake at 400°F for 45 minutes or until the beans have reached desired thickness, stirring occasionally.

Yield: 12 to 16 servings.