Mrs Falafels Chocolate Brownies Recipes

MRS FIELDS AUTHENTIC BROWNIE RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large bowl beat the butter, sugar and cocoa until combined, not creamed.
• Add the eggs one at a time, beating to just combine after each addition.
• Add the flour, vanilla and half the choc chips and stir until just combined. Don't over mix or the brownies will be tough.
• Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch pan.
• Pour the remaining choc chips over the top, getting a little everywhere. Use your hand to gently press the choc chips into the batter so they don't burn.
• Bake at 350oF (160oC) for 32 minutes.
• Cool for one hour, then place in the fridge until chilled.
• Do not slice or eat until the next day - this is VERY important.

LAZY GOURMET'S CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, sift flour and baking powder. Set aside.
• In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Add the white sugar, brown sugar and cocoa. Blend well.
• Beat in 1 egg at a time. Add flour and blend well. Add vanilla and walnuts, mixing well.
• Pour into prepared 9 x 13 pan. Bake for 30 minutes. Centre will be firm but not hard.

NIGEL SLATER'S VERY GOOD CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180° C or 160° C in a fan oven.
• Line a 23cm square baking tin with baking paper.
• Put the sugar and butter into the bowl of a mixer and beat for a few minutes until white and fluffy.
• Meanwhile break the chocolate into pieces. Set 50g of it aside and melt the rest in a bowl over a pan of simmering water.
• Remove the chocolate from the heat.
• Chop the rest into small pieces.
• Lightly beat the eggs and extra yolk in a bowl.
• Separately sift the flour, cocoa and baking powder with a bit of salt.
• With the machine running slowly, add in the eggs a bit at a time.
• Take the bowl from the mixer and add in the chocolate.
• Lastly fold in the flour and cocoa powder mixture, gently but firmly, trying not to knock any air out.
• Put the mixture in the tin and bake for 25-30 minutes.
• It will rise slightly and be a bit softer in the middle.
• A toothpick in the centre should come out a bit stick but not with raw batter on it.
• If not, bake until the batter is set.
• The brownies will solidify a bit on cooling so if they appear squishy be patient -- hard I know, but it's worth it!