Brazilian recipe
Classic Brownies
A classic brownie recipe, dense and rich in flavor, made with semi-sweet chocolate and walnuts for an irresistible texture.
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Ingredients
2 semi-sweet chocolate bars
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
Where to find ingredients
Ingredients can typically be found in most supermarkets and grocery stores. Walnuts may be available in bulk bins or pre-packaged sections.
Preparation method
- Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave and let it cool slightly
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and walnuts and set aside
- Beat the butter with the vanilla extract until creamy and smooth
- Add the sugar to the butter mixture and continue beating
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition
- Mix the melted chocolate into the batter
- Gently fold in the reserved dry ingredients
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured baking pan
- Bake in a preheated oven at medium temperature until done
- Cut the brownies into squares while still warm
- Let them cool completely before serving
Observations
This recipe yields traditional brownies with a perfect balance between sweetness from the sugar and intensity from the chocolate. The key to success is to beat the butter well with the initial ingredients to ensure a smooth texture.
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