2007-10-14 09:26:42 · 6 answers · asked by Brian G 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Normally, at least eight hours.
2007-10-14 09:30:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The term overnight would mean at least 8 hours or more.
2007-10-14 09:46:46 · answer #2 · answered by ~ Floridian`` 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, an "overnight soak", such as you might be instructed to do with dry beans, is anywhere from 8 to 12 hours, although as few a 4 to 6 hours is often enough.
"Overnight" is just a convenience term, so nobody has to stand around their kitchen, watching a pot of beans, for so many hours!
2007-10-14 09:36:34 · answer #3 · answered by What the Deuce?! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
8-10 hours
2007-10-14 12:08:41 · answer #4 · answered by Bob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with What the Deuce. Overnight can also mean all day. LOL
2007-10-14 10:20:37 · answer #5 · answered by elyag43 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being from down south, it means 8 - 10 hours......
2007-10-14 09:34:51 · answer #6 · answered by sandypaws 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋