Forget overnight soaking. That’s for amateur chefs with time to waste. Instead, do a hot soak. Boil water, dump it over your dry beans, and let them sit for one hour.
How to Cook Dried Beans | Lil' Luna
This softens the skins instantly. It cuts cooking time by half. Plus, it removes some of those musical compounds. Yes, beans make you toot—less soaking means less social risk.