Brazilian recipe
Classic Chocolate Walnut Brownies (Brownies)
A dense, flavor-rich classic brownie featuring bittersweet chocolate and crunchy walnuts for an irresistible texture.
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Ingredients
2 bars of bittersweet chocolate
1 cup of butter at room temperature
1 cup of sugar
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 cup of sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 cup of chopped walnuts
1 cup of butter at room temperature
1 cup of sugar
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 cup of sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 cup of chopped walnuts
Where to find ingredients
You can find these staples at local markets or island grocery stores. Look for baking essentials in the dry goods aisle and fresh eggs in the refrigerated section. If specific bittersweet chocolate is unavailable, a high-quality cocoa mass bar is an excellent substitute.
Preparation method
- Melt the chocolate using a double boiler or microwave and let it cool slightly.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and walnuts in a mixing bowl and set aside.
- Beat the butter and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add the sugar to the creamed butter and continue beating well.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition.
- Mix the melted chocolate into the butter mixture.
- Gently fold in the reserved dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter into a pre-greased and lightly floured baking pan.
- Bake in a medium-temperature oven until set.
- Slice the brownies into squares while still warm.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely before serving.
Observations
This recipe yields traditional brownies that strike a perfect balance between sugary sweetness and the deep intensity of chocolate. The key to achieving the signature fudge-like consistency is to cream the butter well with the initial ingredients before incorporating the rest of the mixture.
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