Scalloped Pinto or Great Northern Beans

Directions

1. Wash the beans well, and soak overnight in water to cover.
2. In the morning add 2 cups more water, and cock until tender.
3. Fry the salt pork until crisp, remove from the fat, and add to the beans.
4. Brown the onions in the salt pork fat, and add both to the beans.
5. Mix the flour with a little cold water, and add to the beans.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste, and put the mixture in a greased baking dish.
7. Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the top.
8. Bake in a moderately hot oven for about 20 minutes, or until the crumbs are brown.
9. Serve from the baking dish.