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Thanks to all! I surmised if acidic ingredients make them harder, maybe alkaline would soften them. So, before I got these replies, I added baking soda, a "base" or alkaline item, brought them to a boil, then turned down to simmer for over an hour, and they were now softened! Rinsed them...

Can;t get them to soften. What about using an alkali such as baking soda of lye as in making hominy? then rinsing thoroughly ...?? anyone tried these or other ways with success?