Brazilian recipe
Classic Brownies
A classic, dense, and rich brownie made with semi-sweet chocolate and walnuts for an irresistible texture.
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Ingredients
2 bars semi-sweet chocolate
1 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
Where to find ingredients
Semi-sweet chocolate and all-purpose flour can be found in the baking aisle of most supermarkets. Butter, sugar, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt are standard pantry staples. Walnuts can be found in the nuts or baking section of supermarkets, or at specialty food stores. For Brazilian specific ingredients or a wider selection, check Latin or international food markets.
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, set aside
- Beat the butter with the vanilla extract until smooth and creamy
- Add the sugar to the butter mixture and continue beating
- Incorporate the eggs one by one, 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 medium oven until done
- Cut the brownie into squares while still warm
- Let cool completely before serving
Observations
This recipe results in traditional brownies with a perfect balance between the sweetness of sugar and the intensity of chocolate. The secret to success is beating the butter well with the initial ingredients to ensure a soft texture.
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