Ingredients and Weight:
- Unsalted Butter: 100g
- Dark Chocolate: 200g
- All-Purpose Flour: 100g
- Cocoa Powder: 50g
- Granulated Sugar: 250g
- Eggs: 3
- Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Chopped Walnuts or Chocolate Chips (optional): 100g
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 15 minutes
- Cooking: 35 minutes
- Total: 50 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and dark chocolate together over low heat. Stir until completely combined.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the melted chocolate mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and mix.
- If using, stir in the chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour the brownie mixture into a well-greased deep baking dish or 8 individual brownie molds.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 8 servings)
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Protein: 6g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and chocolatey with a dense and fudgy texture.
- The deep-dish version offers a generous amount of brownie in every bite.
- Customizable with different add-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips.
User Comments:
- "These brownies are amazing! So rich and chocolatey, just perfect."
- "The texture is so fudgy and the deep dish means there's so much brownie to enjoy."
- "Added some chocolate chips, it was an excellent addition."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use a low heat when melting the chocolate and butter to prevent burning.
- Do not overbake the brownies; they should be slightly gooey in the center.
- For best results, let the brownies cool completely before cutting and serving.
- Store any leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
