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Fudgy, Sticky, Gooey Brownies



I've never baked brownies before. No, really! I've eaten tons of them. Most of the time, cafes and restaurants seem to have brownie with icecream as the only half-decent choice for dessert. But I don't think I've given too much thought to brownies per se. Except last week when I was browsing Shaheen's beautiful blog and came across her recipe for Baked brownies. I know all brownies are baked, but these were made with a recipe from Baked, the famous New York bakery.

They are quite simple to make too. Melt 90 grams butter and 130 grams chocolate in a microwave. Let cool to room temperature, then add 3/4 cup sugar and mix. Beat in two eggs, one at a time. Add 1/2 tsp vanilla essence, then fold in 1/2 cup flour that you have mixed with 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder. Pour everything in a foil lined 7 x 5 baking dish, top with walnuts and bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool, then cut into squares.

Are they good brownies? Sure. I liked them, and so did my friends. Are they the best brownies I've eaten? Surely not. Some blogs I read said they would get better after 24 hours, but the brownies didn't last long enough for me to test that. But now that I've made my first good brownie, I am on a lookout for the "best" brownie recipe. Any suggestions?
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The Purple Foodie said…
Looks great! Which chocolate did you use?
December 11, 2009 at 11:45 PM
Sunshinemom said…
Looks as good as your friends said:)
December 12, 2009 at 10:24 PM
notyet100 said…
thy look so good,..
December 13, 2009 at 6:37 PM
Srivalli said…
My gosh Simran you know how to tempt ppl!..I love brownies..
December 13, 2009 at 10:56 PM
Bharti said…
See that's why I don't go there. If I bake brownies, they don't last at all. But now you're tempting me.
December 14, 2009 at 8:33 AM
Bhagyashri said…
This looks delicious & pretty simple to make too. I had tried a recipe from one of the baking books I have & they had turned out good too. I will have to try this method out, compare & let you know which ones better :)
December 15, 2009 at 5:53 PM
Unknown said…
You could try the ones from Amy's Bread. I love those, planning to make and post them soon!! You could see pictures, and read reviews then!!
December 16, 2009 at 8:21 PM
Unknown said…
While searching, if you come by an egg-less version that doesn't require a replacer, please do share...
December 18, 2009 at 8:16 AM
♥Sugar♥Plum♥Fairy♥ said…
ur brownies look greati recently partied with brownies and have both the ocassions on my nlog-they are intensely chocolatey,gooey and fudy and with fantastic toppings too
December 19, 2009 at 10:30 PM
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