last time i made it w/dried beans, i think i skimmed off the skins that were floating but the other ones i didn't bother with. none of the instructions i've seen say to take the skins off when using dried beans... i'm curious to see what other people do though!
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Re: If you make hummus...
Same.
I soak [and sometimes sprout] the beans before making, though.