\nBrownies are one of my family’s all time favourite baked goods. They take very little time to prepare and are so simple that anyone can bake a batch with ease.<\/p>\n
They are excellent homemade Christmas treats to giveaway to any chocolate fans.<\/p>\n
These brownies have a nice flakey top while the centre is tender (not chewy), moist but not gooey. The original recipe calls for self raising flour but I took the liberty to substitute it with plain flour and baking powder. The baking powder makes the brownies softer and lighter in texture. I have also cut down the sugar amount from more than 200g to 150g. We simply love the rich and bittersweet taste and they go really well with a hot cup of coffee!<\/p>\n
Easy Brownies<\/p>\n
Ingredients:
\n(makes 16)<\/p>\n
150g semisweet chocolate, chopped
\n65g (1\/2 cup) plain flour
\n30g (4 tablespoons) cocoa powder (unsweetened)
\n3\/4 teaspoon baking powder
\n120ml (1\/2 cup) vegetable oil (I used extra light pure olive oil)
\n150g (3\/4 cup) granulated sugar
\n2 eggs
\n1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract<\/p>\n
Method:
\nMelt chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Leave to cool.
\nLine the base and sides of a 7″ square pan with parchment paper.
\nSift together the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder, set aside.
\nPlace oil, sugar, eggs and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl, whisk with a balloon whisk till well combined. Add in the melted chocolate and whisk until well combined.
\nSift the flour mixture into the batter. With a spatula, fold thoroughly until all the flour mixture incorporates into the batter.
\nPour the mixture into the prepared square pan. Spread the mixture evenly to the edges. (The mixture is rather sticky and gooey.)
\nBake in preheated oven at 180 degC for about 30 ~ 35 mins until the top is firm and crusty, and a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out with some crumbs but no wet batter. Do not over bake.
\nCool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Unmold and transfer to a wire rack. Leave to cool completely before cutting into squares. Store in airtight containers.<\/p>\n
Recipe Source: adapted from The Cookie and Biscuit Bible<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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