Monday, May 30, 2005

warm brownie goodness

i got a little tipsy off of some fabulous new zealand sauvignon blanc and i got a little bored watching miami kick the ass of detroit, so i decided to channel my energy into something positive -- so i made some brownies.

from cook's illustrated, all the way back to the vintage days: 1994.

Make sure to cool the melted chocolate and butter for about 10 minutes - it can be warm to the touch, but not hot. Batter can be doubled and divided evenly between two eight-inch pans or poured into one 13-by-9-inch pan. If using one large pan, bake for about 26 minutes. Baked brownies can be stored in the pan for up to 2 days. Wrap pan in plastic and then foil to store. To preserve mositness, cut and remove brownies only as needed.

Makes 12 (pretty generous) bars

8 tablespoons unsalted butter , (1 stick)
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate (i used scharffen berger, but i like ghiradelli too)
2/3 cup cake flour (i just used regular - seemed to do the trick)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts , or other chopped nuts (optional - i opted to go without this time)

1. Adjust oven rack to center position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter and chocolate together in a medium saucepan set over simmering water or in a bowl in a microwave on medium power; set aside and cool.

2. Measure flour, baking powder and salt into a small bowl and whisk briefly to combine; set aside.

3. Whisk sugar into cooled chocolate mixture. Whisk in eggs and vanilla, then fold in flour mixture (and nuts, if using), until just combined.

4. Pour batter into greased 8-inch square metal pan, 2 inches deep; bake until toothpick inserted halfway between center and edge of pan comes out with a few fudgy crumbs, about 20 minutes. If batter coats toothpick, return pan to oven and bake 2 to 4 minutes more. Cool brownies completely (NO! i implore you, eat them warm!!) in pan set on a wire rack (if you are on crack). Cut into squares and serve.

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

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