Greek Baked Giant Beans (Gigandes Plaki)

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1. 1Step 1: Soak the beans in a large bowl with plenty of water for at least 12 hours (24 hours will work best). Rinse them well and transfer them to a large pot. Fill with enough water to cover them by at least 2 inches and bring to a simmer. Skim any foam from the surface and cook until tender (about 1 hour). Remove from the heat.
2. 2Step 2: Preheat your oven to 390°F (200°C). Drain half of the water from the pot and refill with fresh water (this will cool the beans and will help them not to peel-off when drained). Stir gently and let them sit until you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
3. 3Step 3: Drain the beans and transfer them to a large casserole dish or baking pan. Add the rest of the ingredients except the water and stir gently to mix. Add enough water to just cover them.
4. 4Step 4: Bake for about 60 minutes or until almost all of the liquids have evaporated.
5. 5Step 5: Serve with bread and olives. Eat!