Name: Chocolate Brownies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 9 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup Sugar; 0.5 cups Cake Flour; 2 ounces Baker's Chocolate; 0.125 tsp Salt; 3 Eggs; 1 cup Nuts; 0.5 cups Butter

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Chocolate Brownies

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Instructions

Melt chocolate and butter over hot water in double boiler.

Separate eggs and set egg whites aside.

Beat egg yolks until light.

Add sugar, salt, melted chocolate, and butter.

Use a mixer to combine thoroughly.

Sift flour.

Measure flour.

Add flour and nuts (optional).

Stir thoroughly.

Beat egg whites until fluffy.

Fold egg whites into mixture.

Pour into shallow, well-oiled pan. If you prefer thicker brownies, use an 8×8 pan with high sides.

Bake at 375° for about 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cut into squares.

Cool.

Remove from pan.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Chocolate Melting Magic 🍫
Use a double boiler or microwave at 50% power to melt baker's chocolate slowly and prevent burning, ensuring a smooth, glossy texture for your brownies.
Flour Sifting Secret 🧁
Sift cake flour before measuring to eliminate lumps and ensure a light, tender brownie crumb that captures the nostalgic 1940s texture.
Nut Toasting Technique 🥜
Lightly toast nuts in a dry skillet before adding to the batter to enhance their flavor and prevent them from becoming soggy in the brownie mixture.
Pan Preparation Pro 🧈
Line your baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides, to ensure easy removal and perfectly cut brownie squares.
Moisture Mastery 💧
Remove brownies from the oven when a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs to guarantee that classic, fudgy texture your grandma would be proud of.