Easy Homemade Hummus

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1. 1Step 1: Rinse the dried chickpeas to remove any debris, then soak for 10 hours with ½ teaspoon of baking soda. If you don't use baking soda, you'll need to boil them longer until soft. Baking soda helps soften them quicker.
2. 2Step 2: Once ready, drain the soaked chickpeas in a colander to remove the soaking water, then rinse with fresh cold water.
3. 3Step 3: Add the chickpeas to a cooking pot with ½ teaspoon of baking soda (optional, to speed up the process) and about 6 cups of water, or until the water covers the chickpeas by about ½ inch.
4. 4Step 4: Bring to a boil on high heat, partially cover the pot (or it may overflow), then simmer on low heat for about 1 hour with the pot covered.
5. 5Step 5: As soon as the water starts boiling, a white foam will appear on top. Scrape off as much of it as possible without removing water.
6. 6Step 6: Check the chickpeas 45 minutes into simmering. They are done if they crush easily and feel smooth when pressed between your fingers.
7. 7Step 7: Once cooked and still hot, add the chickpeas immediately to a food processor with ½ to 1 cup of warm water and grind for 3-5 minutes at low speed.
8. 8Step 8: Add the salt and garlic, then slowly add the tahini paste while the food processor runs.
9. 9Step 9: Slowly add the lemon juice at the end and let the food processor run for a couple more minutes. Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice if needed.