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.

Annabella Andes
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Meh.


Ratui 420
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I love these brownies! They're so fudgy and chocolatey. I always get compliments when I bring them to parties.


Petrus Viljoen
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These brownies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand.


Rajendra Koirala
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I'm not a big fan of brownies, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The brownies were moist and chocolatey. I'll definitely be making them again.


Munju Khan
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These brownies are amazing! They're the perfect combination of fudgy and chewy. I love the rich chocolate flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.


Sangita Bhujel
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I was disappointed with these brownies. They were too dry and didn't have much flavor. I won't be making them again.


Aaditya Upadhyay
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These brownies are delicious! I love the rich chocolate flavor and the crispy edges. They're the perfect treat for a party or a potluck.


Cleriscat Wilguershon
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I've tried many brownie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The brownies are fudgy, chewy, and have the perfect amount of sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe.


johny sorkar
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These brownies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a hit with my friends and family.


Talha Sb
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I'm not a fan of these brownies. They're too sweet for my taste.


Abd Alhameed Alali
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These brownies are so good! I love the crispy edges and the gooey center. They're perfect with a glass of milk.


Crazy redneck
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I was disappointed with these brownies. They were too dry and crumbly. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Ajob asik Asik
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These brownies are amazing! They're so fudgy and chocolatey. I love that they're not too sweet. I've already made them twice and I'll definitely be making them again.


Md Tarek Aziz
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I was a bit skeptical about these brownies because I'm not a huge fan of chocolate. But I was pleasantly surprised! They're not too sweet and the chocolate flavor is very mild. I'll definitely be making these again.


Gemechis Legese
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These brownies are so delicious! I love the rich chocolate flavor and the crispy edges. They're perfect for a special occasion or just a weeknight treat.


urmi nasrin
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I love how easy these brownies are to make. I don't have a lot of experience baking, but I was able to follow the recipe easily and they turned out great.


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


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