RICK KATZ'S BROWNIES FOR JULIA CHILD
In this unusual brownie recipe from the Boston pastry chef Rick Katz, half of the recipe's eggs and sugar are mixed in with the chocolate, while the other half are beaten until they double in volume and are as light as sponge. Whipping the eggs creates the surprisingly creamy, soft and definitively fudgy texture.
Provided by Emily Weinstein
Categories dessert
Time 45m
Yield 18 brownies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Getting ready: Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Put a 9-inch square baking pan (Pyrex is good for this) on a baking sheet.
- Whisk the flour and salt together.
- Set a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water, put the butter in the bowl and top with the chopped chocolate. Stir frequently until the ingredients are just melted - you don't want them to get so hot that the butter separates. Add 1 cup of the sugar and whisk gently just to incorporate it, then remove the bowl from the pan of water. Stir in the vanilla and transfer the warm chocolate to a large bowl.
- Put the remaining 1 cup sugar into the bowl of a stand mixer or a medium bowl and, using a whisk, stir in the eggs. Switch to a rubber spatula and, little by little, add one half of the sugar-egg mixture to the warm chocolate, stirring very gently but without stopping - you don't want the heat of the chocolate to cook the eggs.
- With the whisk attachment or with a hand mixer, beat the remaining sugar and eggs on medium-high speed for about 3 minutes, or until they double in volume. Using the spatula and a light touch, fold the whipped eggs into the chocolate mixture, stopping just short of blending them in completely. Sprinkle the dry ingredients over the batter and delicately fold them in, working only until they disappear. Scrape the batter into the pan and smooth the top with the spatula.
- Bake for 25 to 28 minutes, or until the top looks dry. Poke a thin knife into the center and take a peek: the brownies should be only just set and still pretty gooey. Transfer the pan to a rack and cool to room temperature.
- The brownies are fragile and best cut in the pan. Cut eighteen 1 1/2-x-3-inch bars.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 274, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 145 milligrams, Sugar 24 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Divine Chimemela
[email protected]These brownies are amazing! They're so fudgy and chocolatey, and the nuts add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.
Dj Jlover
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but these brownies turned out really dry. I followed the recipe exactly, but they just didn't come out right.
Bijoy Ghso
[email protected]These brownies are delicious! I love the combination of chocolate and nuts. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
alligood family
[email protected]I love these brownies! They're so easy to make, and they always turn out perfectly. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and just for my family, and they're always a hit.
Mazen Araby
[email protected]Meh.
Javaughn Brown
[email protected]These brownies are the best! I've made them several times, and they always turn out perfect. They're so fudgy and chocolatey, and the nuts add a nice touch. I highly recommend this recipe.
Lock ABID
[email protected]I was a bit disappointed with these brownies. They were a bit too dry for my taste, and the flavor was just okay. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Corneliuz Jay
[email protected]These brownies were a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make, and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
Olwethu Vakalisa
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of brownies, but these were really good! They were super moist and chocolatey, and the nuts added a nice crunch. I would definitely make these again.
Kashif Jani
[email protected]These brownies are absolutely divine! They have the perfect balance of fudgy and chewy, and the flavor is out of this world. I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again and again.