Best 3 High Altitude Deep Dish Brownies Recipes

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When baking at high altitudes, it's important to adjust recipes to account for the lower atmospheric pressure. This is especially true for baked goods that rely on a lot of leavening, such as deep dish brownies. Without the proper adjustments, your brownies may turn out dense, dry, or even sunken in the middle. In this article, we'll provide you with the tips and tricks you need to create the perfect high-altitude deep dish brownies, so you can enjoy this classic dessert no matter where you live.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

HIGH ALTITUDE DEEP DISH BROWNIES



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The thin air in Denver can play havoc on normal baking recipes. Here's a brownie recipe that's sure to turn out great!

Provided by Holly8358

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Chocolate Brownie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 10

⅞ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter, melted
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
3 eggs
¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8 inch square baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a separate bowl, stir together the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla. Mix in the eggs. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients just until blended. Fold in chocolate chips and pecans if using. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges start to pull away from the sides of the pan and the top appears dry, 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.6 calories, Carbohydrate 55.2 g, Cholesterol 102.7 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 284.3 mg, Sugar 41.5 g

DEEP DISH BROWNIES



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Make and share this Deep Dish Brownies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by divachef09

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine, melted
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 eggs
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350F
  • Grease 8 inch square baking pan.
  • In medium bowl blend butter, sugar and vanilla. Add eggs; using spoon, beat well.
  • Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to egg mixture, beating until welll blended.
  • Spread into prepared pan.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from the side of the pan.
  • Cool completely; cut into squares.

ADDICTING DEEP DISH BROWNIES



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Taken from June/July 2003's edition of Cooking Pleasures. Cooking time includes cooling time for frosting.

Provided by Sam 3

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, melted
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
1 cup flour
3/4 cup cocoa
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup water
1 cup icing sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • For Brownies:.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease an 8in square baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together butter, sugar and vanilla.
  • Whisk in eggs until well combined.
  • In med bowl, stir together flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
  • Gradually stir flour mixture into egg mixture until well combined.
  • Spread into pan.
  • Bake 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center come out clean but with crumbs attatched (brownie may sink in center).
  • Do not overbake.
  • Cool completely on wire rack.
  • Frosting:.
  • Meanwhile, melt chocolate, butter and water in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.
  • In a small bowl, stir together icing sugar and salt, stir into chocolate mixture.
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • Cool until frosting thickens slightly (about 30 minutes.).
  • Spread frosting over cooled brownies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.8, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 58.9, Sodium 241.8, Carbohydrate 45.3, Fiber 2, Sugar 36.4, Protein 2.8

Tips:

  • Use unsweetened chocolate for a richer flavor.
  • Use a combination of butter and oil to keep the brownies moist and chewy.
  • Don't overbeat the eggs, as this can make the brownies tough.
  • Bake the brownies at a high temperature for a short amount of time to create a crispy crust and a gooey center.
  • Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting and serving.

Conclusion:

These high-altitude deep-dish brownies are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're rich, chocolatey, and have a crispy crust and a gooey center. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious treat that everyone will love.

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