Chewy Homemade Brownies
The Must-Have Dessert for Your Home Party! ‘Chewy Homemade Brownies’
What’s a home party without a delightful dessert? Brownies, which pair wonderfully with both wine and any beverage, are incredibly easy to make, making them a fantastic choice for home baking! Enjoy a rich, fudgy texture with a slightly crisp top – the perfect treat for any occasion.
Brownie Ingredients- 100g unsalted butter
- 200g dark chocolate (couverture recommended)
- 3 large eggs
- 100g white granulated sugar
- 70g brown sugar
- 22g water
- 150g cake flour, sifted
- 20g cocoa powder, sifted
- 1 shot (30ml) espresso
- 100g walnuts (or your preferred nuts)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare a double boiler by placing a heatproof bowl over a saucepan with simmering water. Add the butter and dark chocolate to the bowl and stir until completely melted and smooth, ensuring no water gets into the chocolate. This prevents separation.
Step 2
In a separate bowl, combine the white and brown sugars with the warm water. Whisk until the sugars are fully dissolved.
Step 3
Crack the eggs into a clean bowl. Pour in the dissolved sugar mixture from step 1. Whisk thoroughly with a whisk until no sugar granules are felt. This step is crucial for eliminating any eggy smell and fully dissolving the sugar.
Step 4
To the melted chocolate and butter mixture (after it has cooled slightly), add the shot of espresso and mix well. The espresso will deepen the chocolate flavor beautifully.
Step 5
Gently pour the cooled chocolate mixture into the bowl with the eggs and sugar. It’s important that the chocolate isn’t too hot, or it might cook the eggs. Let it cool down to a lukewarm temperature.
Step 6
Using a whisk or spatula, gently combine the ingredients until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing; you want everything to blend smoothly.
Step 7
Sift the cake flour and cocoa powder over the batter (sifting twice is recommended for a lighter texture). Gently fold them in until no dry streaks remain. Sifting aerates the flour, contributing to a crispier top surface.
Step 8
At this stage, you don’t need to worry about developing gluten like in bread making. Simply mix until the flour is incorporated and there are no lumps. Overmixing can lead to a tough brownie.
Step 9
Brownies don’t rise significantly, so filling your baking pan about 90% full is ideal. Line your desired square baking pan or tray with parchment paper and pour the prepared batter into it.
Step 10
Gently tap the filled pan on the counter 2-3 times to release any large air bubbles from the batter. Scatter the walnuts evenly over the top. Feel free to substitute with your favorite nuts! Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for approximately 25 minutes.
Step 11
Here’s the brownie after baking for 25 minutes. It should be golden brown. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter.
Step 12
The signature crackled top is one of the most appealing features of a brownie! Allow it to cool completely before slicing and enjoying this decadent treat.
