How to make brownies
Here is a classic recipe for homemade chocolate brownies:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (75g) cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1 cup (175g) chocolate chips or nuts
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
2. Melt the butter in a saucepan or in the microwave. Once melted, pour it into a large mixing bowl and let it cool slightly.
3. Add the granulated sugar to the melted butter and stir well. Then, beat in the eggs one at a time until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
5. If desired, fold in chocolate chips or nuts.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
7. Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Be careful not to overbake as this can result in dry brownies.
8. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Enjoy!
Note: Brownie recipes can be personalized with additional ingredients such as adding a layer of caramel or a swirl of peanut butter on top before baking.
Here is a basic recipe for making brownies:
Step 1: Gather your ingredients. You will need:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter
- 2 cups of granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- Optional: 1 cup of chopped nuts or chocolate chips
Step 2: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
Step 3: Melt the butter in a microwave or on the stove over low heat. Allow it to cool slightly.
Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
Step 5: Add the eggs to the mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Step 6: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
Step 7: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 8: If desired, fold in the chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
Step 9: Pour the batter into the greased baking pan and spread it out evenly.
Step 10: Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Step 11: Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Enjoy your homemade brownies!