Frijoles Refritos (Refried Beans) - 2

Recipe Instructions Cover beans with water and soak overnight. Drain beans. Add fresh water to cover, the onions, garlic, bay leaf and peppers. Cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer gently, adding more boiling water as necessary. Continue cooking until beans are soft. Add salt and pepper to taste. There should not be much liquid when beans are cooked. In a food processor, puree the beans. Heat remaining lard in a skillet and saute puree until it becomes smooth, fairly dry paste. Yield: 6 servings