Decadent Classic Brownies
These classic brownies bake up with a fudgy, dense center and a thin, slightly crisp top — the kind of result you get from melting the chocolate and butter together before mixing in the other ingredients. The batter takes about 15 minutes to prepare, and the brownies are done in roughly 25–30 minutes in the oven.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Oven
- Heatproof spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter preferably organic
- 8 ounces high-quality dark chocolate chopped
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs preferably free-range
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure, not imitation
- 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and set aside.
- In a heat-safe mixing bowl, melt the butter and dark chocolate over a pot of simmering water, stirring with a heatproof spatula until smooth and glossy.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the granulated sugar until well combined. The mixture should cool slightly to a warm touch.
- Whisk in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the sifted flour and salt using a spatula, being careful not to over-mix. The batter should be thick and luscious.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading evenly with the spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is set but achieves a slightly gooey center upon testing with a toothpick.
- Allow the brownies to cool in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into 12 squares for serving.
Notes
Lori’s Tips:
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, consider adding 1 tablespoon of espresso powder to the batter.
- To cater to gluten-free diets, substitute the all-purpose flour with an equal amount of almond flour, mindful that the texture will be subtly denser.
- Consider incorporating nuts or chocolate chips for additional taste and texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 409kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 127mgPotassium: 175mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 570IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg
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