how long to soak barley
Here are the steps on how to cook barley. 1  First rinse barley with a strainer. Remove any debris as you strain it. 2  Soak the barley overnight in water. Use about two cups for each cup of barley. 3  When you are ready to boil your barley, choose from either broth or water.  For every 1 cup of barley, use 2 Â½ to 3 cups of 1  liquid. Bring the liquid to a boil.