CLASSIC BROWNIES

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Soft, fudgy, and crackle-topped, these brownies are a true classic. Dorie adds espresso powder and walnuts, but you could stir in anything from rum-flamed raisins to snipped apricots to candied pecans. From Baking Chez Moi: From My Paris Home to Your Home Anywhere. © 2014 by Dorie Greenspan, published by Rux Martin/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved

Provided by Dorie Greenspan

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus additional to butter the pan
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder, optional
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup walnuts, chopped, optional

Steps:

  • Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 325 F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with foil; butter the foil and set aside. Set a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (making sure the bowl doesn't touch the water). Put the 5 tablespoons of butter in the bowl, add the chocolate pieces, and stir occasionally until the ingredients are just melted-you don't want them to get so hot that the butter separates. Remove the bowl from the pan of water; stir well to combine and ensure that all the chocolate is melted.
  • With a spatula, stir the sugar into the chocolate mixture and combine. (Don't be concerned when your smooth mixture turns grainy.) One by one, add the eggs and stir well to combine. Add the vanilla and give the ingredients a vigorous mix before gently stirring in the espresso, if you're using it, then the salt and flour. Stir only until incorporated. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
  • Scrape the batter into the pan and smooth the top with the spatula. Bake for 30-33 minutes, or until the top is matte and a thin knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Transfer the pan to a cooling rack and cool the brownies to room temperature.
  • When the brownies are completely cool, remove them from the pan using the foil. Peel away the foil and invert brownies onto a cutting board. Cut into 16 squares, each a scant 2 inches on a side.

melkamu abebaw
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These brownies are a classic for a reason. They're simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Noralam Hff
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These brownies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love that I can always count on this recipe.


M D P
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These brownies are amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


dominic lagat
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I've never been a fan of brownies, but these ones changed my mind. They're so delicious and addictive!


jake casarez
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These brownies are the perfect treat for a chocolate lover. They're rich, fudgy, and have the perfect amount of sweetness.


Michael Salcedo
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I made these brownies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


SardarAli Brohi
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These brownies are so good, I could eat them every day!


Ahmadshah Shah
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I've tried many brownie recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The brownies are always moist and delicious.


Murtaza Ahmad
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These brownies are the perfect balance of fudgy and chewy. I love the chocolate flavor.


md rubelmiah
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I'm not a big baker, but these brownies were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to try more recipes from this site.


Millo
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These brownies are so delicious and decadent. They're perfect for a special occasion or just a treat.


AJITH DAU
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I made these brownies for my son's birthday party and they were a huge success. The kids loved them!


Montoya Hughes
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These brownies are a hit with my family and friends. They're always the first to disappear at parties.


Lime
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to follow and the brownies always turn out great.


Sheikh Naeem
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These brownies are the best! They're fudgy, chewy, and have the perfect amount of chocolate. I've made them several times and they always turn out perfectly.


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