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Aunt Myra's Fudge Brownies
Author/Submitted by: lynne nishihara <vectr01q@HUEY.CSUN.EDU>
Servings: 1
Categories:
Brownies
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Chocolate
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Desserts
Ingredients: 8
Tbsp
Unsalted Butter 4
Oz
Semi-Sweet Chocolate,
coarsely chopped
2
Large
Eggs,
at room temperature
Pinch Of Salt 2/3
Cup
Granulated Sugar 2
Tsp
Vanilla Extract 1/2
Cup
All-Purpose Flour 1
Cup
Walnuts,
coarsely chopped
Directions:
1) Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325F. Line
an 8-inch square pan with aluminum foil and lightly butter the foil.
2) In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Remove from
the heat and add the chocolate. Let stand for 5 minutes and then stir
until smooth.
3) In a large bowl combine the eggs and salt; beat with a handheld
electric mixer until frothy, about 30 seconds. Gradually beat in the
sugar and continue to beat until light, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the
vanilla and the melted chocolate and butter, beating until smooth.
With a spoon, stir in the flour just until blended. Stir in the
walnuts if you wish to use them and turn the batter into the prepared
pan. Bake for about 30 - 35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted near
the center emerges with a few crumbs clinging to it. Do not overbake
or the brownies will be dry. Place the pan on a rack and cool to room
temperature.
4) While the brownies are cooling, prepare the frosting which is
optional, but a delicious addition. In a small heavy saucepan over
very low heat, combine the cream and chocolate. Stirring constantly,
heat just until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the
confectioner's sugar.
5) With a knife, loosen the edge all around and pull out the cooled
brownies by the aluminum foil and invert on a board. Peel off and
discard foil. Return to brownies to the pan right side up and spread
with fudge frosting. Let stand in a cool place for an hour or two. ut
into 16 small squares with a sharp knife.
Taken from _Jim_Fobel's_Old_Fashioned_Baking _Book,
ISBN 0-345-34822-2.
Notes: I nuke the butter and chocolate in the microwave and watch it
carefully so it doesn't burn. For me, nuts are mandatory! I think
it's good without the frosting.
Source: Jim Fobel's Baking Boo
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