Finish the following sentence with the best choice: Soak beans for cooking

Choices:
- Pour desired amount of rinsed beans into a large bowl. Cover the beans with water and a kitchen towel. Let soak for 6 hours to overnight. Rinse and proceed with cooking.
- Pour desired amount of cooked beans into a large bowl. Cover the beans with water and a kitchen towel. Let soak for 6 hours to overnight. Rinse and proceed with cooking.

Answer:
Pour desired amount of rinsed beans into a large bowl. Cover the beans with water and a kitchen towel. Let soak for 6 hours to overnight. Rinse and proceed with cooking.