BEST-EVER BROWNIES FROM BAKING WITH JULIA CHILD
"Those who are passionate about brownies argue in defense of their favorite type, cakey or fudgey. If you're a cakey fan, go on to another recipe. These are the epitome of soft, dark baked-just-until-barely-set brownies. Their creamy texture makes them seem wildly luxurious and very much a treat to be meted out in small servings (just small enough for a scoop of ice cream and some chocolate sauce). The mixing method is unorthodox for a brownie. Half of an egg-sugar mixture is stirred into the melted chocolate and butter, while the other half is whipped until it thickens and doubles in volume. The lightened eggs are folded into the chocolate with a delicate touch, as are the dry ingredients--tricks that enhance the brownies' lovely texture."
Provided by AnnNH
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 37m
Yield 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 350°. I bake them at a lower oven temp of 330°.
- Sift the flour and salt together; set aside.
- Melt the butter and chocolate together in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently and keeping a watchful eye on the pot to make certain the chocolate doesn't scorch (Alternatively, you can melt the ingredients in the top of a double boiler over, not touching, simmering water.) Add 1 cup of the sugar to the mixture and stir for half a minute, then remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Pour the mixture into a large bowl.
- Put the remaining 1 cup sugar and the eggs into a bowl and mix or whisk by hand just to combine.
- Little by little, pour half of the sugar and eggs into the chocolate mixture, stirring gently but constantly with a rubber spatula so that the eggs don't set from the heat.
- Fit the whisk attachment to the mixer and whip the remaining sugar and eggs until they are thick, pale, and doubled in volume, about 3 minutes.
- Using the rubber spatula, delicately fold the whipped eggs into the chocolate mixture.
- When the eggs are almost completely incorporated, gently fold in the dry ingredients.
- Pour and scrape the batter in to an unbuttered 9-inch square pan.
- Bake the brownies for 22-26 minutes, during which time they will rise a little and the top will turn dark and dry.
- Cut into the center at about the 22-minute mark to see how the brownies are progressing: they'll be perfect if they're just barely set and still pretty gooey.
- They're still awfully good on the other side of set, so don't worry if you miss the moment on your first try.
- Cool the brownies in the pan on a rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.1, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 148.3, Carbohydrate 30.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 22.3, Protein 3.2
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Navita Navita
navita-navita14@yahoo.comThese brownies are so good, I could eat them every day!
Shahjan Ali
a_s55@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of walnuts, but I thought they added a nice touch to these brownies.
Alandria Hill
h-alandria29@hotmail.comThese brownies are a bit too rich for my taste. I think I'll try using less chocolate next time.
Jr Douglas
jdouglas@hotmail.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my brownies turned out really dry. I'm going to try making them again and see if I can get them right.
Brooklyn Igleheart
brooklyni@yahoo.comI love that this recipe uses melted butter instead of softened butter. It makes the brownies so much easier to mix together.
Ahmad Faraz
f@hotmail.comThese brownies are the perfect combination of fudgy and chewy. They're also not too sweet, which I appreciate.
syednumanshah
syednumanshah@yahoo.comI've been looking for a good brownie recipe for a while now and I'm so glad I found this one. These brownies are perfect!
Laura Griffiths
griffiths_laura@hotmail.co.ukThese brownies are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I highly recommend them to anyone who loves chocolate.
MatBrownie
matbrownie@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of chocolate, but these brownies were surprisingly good. I might even make them again.
md Jomir
j32@aol.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my brownies didn't turn out as good as I hoped. They were a bit dry.
Samuel Owusu Boamah
s_b@yahoo.comThese brownies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.
Jayden_Playz1
jayden_playz1@yahoo.comI wasn't sure how these brownies would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're so good!
miriam njeri
m.n75@hotmail.comThese brownies are amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.
Sadia Parveen
parveen-s@yahoo.comI love these brownies! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.
Connor H
ch7@hotmail.comThese are the best brownies I've ever tasted. They're rich, decadent, and have the perfect amount of chewiness.
Rana Waris
r24@gmail.comThese brownies are incredible! They're so fudgy and chocolatey. I highly recommend them.
Genevive
genevive99@yahoo.comI've made these brownies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to brownie recipe.
jacqueline Bunoro
bunorojacqueline@hotmail.frThese brownies are so delicious! I love the rich chocolate flavor and the chewy texture. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.
Akankunda Lucky
lucky35@yahoo.comI made these brownies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.
Sumit Gupta
gupta_s51@hotmail.co.ukThese brownies are the best I've ever had! They're fudgy, chewy, and have the perfect amount of chocolate flavor. I'll definitely be making these again and again.