CLASSIC CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

SERVINGS: 9 GENEROUS SQUARES | COOK TIME: 25 MINUTES | DIFFICULTY: NOT TOO TRICKY

CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

Ingredients:

• 180g dark chocolate
• 180g butter
• 300g caster sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 120g plain flour
•  1 tsp vanilla extract

METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 160°C or 320°F.
2. Melt the dark chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the 3 eggs and caster sugar with an electric mixer or hand whisk until doubled in size (approx 5 minutes)
4. Add the cooled dark chocolate mixture and vanilla extract to the caster sugar and eggs, mix until just combined.
5. Add the plain flour, bicarbonate of soda and salt. Gently fold in the dry ingredients for no more than 1 minute. Over-mixing will cause the brownies to become tough.
6. Pour the brownie mixture into a 9 inch square baking tin, greased and lined with baking paper.
7. Spread the brownie mixture around ensuring all corners are evenly covered.
8. Bake for 25 minutes, or until an inserted skewer comes out with a few chocolate crumbs.