Starting with 2 cups of dry Navy Beans - 1 pound), clean, soak, drain, and rinse beans.
In a large saucepan, add beans and 6 cups of fresh water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 hours. Drain the beans (be sure to save 1 cup of this liquid if you plan to substitute it for milk).
In a 4-quart casserole dish - 10-inch diameter; 4 1/2-inch depth) combine the beans, milk (or bean liquid,) brown sugar, molasses (or maple syrup,) and salt.
Bake at 350° F for 1 hour.
Makes: 6