Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Food and Entertaining: [header] How to soak beans [title] Check the beans for rocks. [step] Pour the beans onto a large, flat baking sheet and spread them out until they're distributed across the entire surface. Sift through the beans by hand and pick out any foreign object you find.

Ending1: [substeps] Break the pods of beans apart with your fingers to distribute them evenly. The beans should be moist, pliable, and easy to remove. Ending2: Then, spread them evenly throughout the sheet. [substeps] You can spread these beans to the ends of a jug or in a single layer, but an entire bowl or pan may be better. Ending3: [title] Place the pot on top of the stovetop. [step] After you've laid all the beans on their sides on the baking sheet, spread the beans evenly so the beans don't get scattered all over the place. Ending4: No amount of soaking will soften a rock! [substeps] Since beans grow in the ground, it's not uncommon for them to contain small stones or other debris. Rocks will usually be easy to spot, as they're colorless and tend to be smaller than most kinds of beans.

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