S/o Post your favorite brownie recipe

[Brie]

I have yet to find a satisfactory basic chocolate brownie recipe and after today I need to bake some tonight.

Thanks.

[greekypie]

You mean, brownies that don't come from a box mix? Does this really exist?

[pugz]

I've never found a from scratch recipe that I loved so I buy the ghiradelli mix and throw in some raspberries, very yummy

[whitemerlot]

Jan 25, 2013 20:15:16 GMT -5 pugz said:

I've never found a from scratch recipe that I loved so I buy the ghiradelli mix and throw in some raspberries, very yummy

I love the Ghiradelli mix. So good. The only bad thing about it is that I always have multiple on hand and they are so easy. I wouldn't bother making my own after using these and I make a lot of scratch desserts.

[hilwithonelary]

These are delicious.

Preheat oven to 350.

Melt in a saucepan on low:
1 1/2 sticks lightly salted butter
3 squares baker's chocolate

Whisk in the following:
1/4 c. cocoa powder
2 c. sugar
1 tsp vanilla
pinch of salt
3 eggs, 1 at a time
1 c. flour

Grease an 8x8 pan. Bake for 30 minutes.

ETA: You can add a tiny bit of mint extract if you like mint.  Around Christmas time, top with crushed candy canes.  Another variation is to add almond extract and top with slivered almonds. 

[Deleted]

I make brownies from scratch here because the box mixes are about ~$5 each. The recipe is from a cookbook my SIL made as a fundraiser.
Here is the recipe I've been using:
2 sticks butter, 4 large eggs, 2 cups sugar, dash of salt, 4 Tbsp. cocoa powder, 2 tsp vanilla 1 3/4 cup flour - 1 cup nuts optional

Preheat oven to 325 Grease and flour a 9x13 pan. Melt all butter. Beat eggs until bubbly. Add sugar, salt, cocoa, and vanilla to eggs and mix well. Gradually add flour to egg mixture, mixing well. Add the melted butter and mix. (Add nuts). Bake for about 30 minutes.

Be careful not to use too much flour or they turn out too cakey for my liking. Also, vodka works in place of vanilla - I used vodka in my latest batch because I was too lazy to go out and find vanilla, and they turned out really well. lol

ETA: I live in Shanghai hence the outrageous box mix prices and difficulty finding vanilla. 

[mie]

I follow the recipe on the Ghirardelli Sweet Ground Chocolate container:

2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup ghirardelli ground chocolate
2/3 cup flour (do not sift)
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Using a wooden spoon whisk together eggs, sugar, butter and vanilla.
In another bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
Stir flour mixture into egg mixture.Stir until thick and glossy.
Add nuts and chocolate chips. Combine well.
Spread into a greased 8- or 9-inch square pan.
Bake for 20-30 minutes.
Cut into squares.

Makes 16-20 brownies.

For extra chewy brownies, use 8 inch pan and less baking time.
For cake like brownies, use 9 inch pan and longer baking time.

[Deleted]

Microwave brownies because sometimes I can't wait 40 min. for my Ghirardelli ones!

www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/microwave-double-chocolate-brownies-with-sweetened-whipped-cream-recipe/index.html

Just don't overbake!

[magdala]

www.tazachocolate.com/Social/Recipe_Library?recipeID=20

My favorite,bar none. 

[LoveTrains]

Put some marijuana through the coffee grinder and grind it up real fine. Toss it in some olive oil. Simmer it on low, low, low for about four hours.

Then strain the weed out and use the oil in your standard box of brownie mix.

Ganjatastic.

[heygrey]

m.hersheys.com/recipes/recipe-details.aspx?id=5008&name=Best%20Brownies

I'm so picky about brownies but these are fudgy and delicious. I don't add the frosting.

[KaraOrNot]

Ditto pugz. The homemade recipes I have tried are never as good as the box. I love the ghiradelli mix.

[pugz]

I buy 6 packs at costco

[cricketwife]

These are AMAZING. They are the only brownies I make anymore. But I wouldn't call them basic.

www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/outrageous-brownies-recipe3/index.html

[Deleted]

Jan 25, 2013 21:31:54 GMT -5 cricketwife said:

These are AMAZING. They are the only brownies I make anymore. But I wouldn't call them basic.

www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/outrageous-brownies-recipe3/index.html

Oh wow.  A pound of butter?  Oh, these would be so dangerous but I can't turn down Ina! 

[ally]

Another vote for boxed mix.  I do substitute coffee for the water (makes it richer, but you can't really detect a coffee taste) and I underbake a bit so they are more fudgey.

[Brie]

Jan 25, 2013 20:22:14 GMT -5 hilwithonelary said:

These are delicious.

Preheat oven to 350.

Melt in a saucepan on low:
1 1/2 sticks lightly salted butter
3 squares baker's chocolate

Whisk in the following:
1/4 c. cocoa powder
2 c. sugar
1 tsp vanilla
pinch of salt
3 eggs, 1 at a time
1 c. flour

Grease an 8x8 pan. Bake for 30 minutes.

ETA: You can add a tiny bit of mint extract if you like mint.  Around Christmas time, top with crushed candy canes.  Another variation is to add almond extract and top with slivered almonds. 

I have these cooling right now!  Thanks!

[Deleted]

I posted these in the other thread. They are super easy and delish!
cooklikeyourgrandmother.com/2009/07/how-to-make-perfect-brownies/

[MadamePresident]

Jan 25, 2013 21:54:00 GMT -5 ally said:

Another vote for boxed mix.  I do substitute coffee for the water (makes it richer, but you can't really detect a coffee taste) and I underbake a bit so they are more fudgey.

Do you use instant coffee or regular coffee?

This is the one thing where I think box mix beats made from scratch.

[winelady]

I'm a Ghiradelli be girl too but I'll be trying some of these recipes!

[mbcdefg]

m.hersheys.com/recipes/recipe-details.aspx?id=98

Use the Hersheys Special Dark cocoa powder.

[raylongivens]

This was my go-to recipe for years:  www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/bakers-one-bowl-brownies-54515.aspx

And then I started using the recipe off the back of the Ghiradelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate Bar.

Both are awesome.  I'm making the Ghiradelli recipe later today - can't wait!

[Deleted]

If you're using a box, I'm partial to the Ghiradelli Brand.


From scratch, hands down, Thomas Keller's Killer Brownies

[fortnightlily]

So I realize Brie already made her batch, but I have to contribute this recipe. My friend made it for New Years and I just about died. It's a layer of blondie, topped with a layer of oreo, topped with a layer of brownie. Even just the brownie layer was fudgey and amazing, but all together? Resplendent.

laurassweetspot.com/2012/08/13/slutty-brownies/

[Deleted]

Jan 25, 2013 20:15:16 GMT -5 pugz said:

Ditto! Instead of raspberries I use chocolate chunks or peanut butter chips or toffee chips. So good. Oh and I like them chewy, so I don't bake them that long.

[ally]

Jan 25, 2013 22:26:06 GMT -5 MadamePresident said:

Jan 25, 2013 21:54:00 GMT -5 ally said:

Another vote for boxed mix.  I do substitute coffee for the water (makes it richer, but you can't really detect a coffee taste) and I underbake a bit so they are more fudgey.

Do you use instant coffee or regular coffee?

This is the one thing where I think box mix beats made from scratch.

I have an espresso machine, so I use a shot plus a bit of water and let it cool a bit before adding it in.  Instant would certainly work. 

[MadamePresident]

Jan 26, 2013 8:56:10 GMT -5 ally said:

Jan 25, 2013 22:26:06 GMT -5 MadamePresident said:

Do you use instant coffee or regular coffee?

This is the one thing where I think box mix beats made from scratch.

I have an espresso machine, so I use a shot plus a bit of water and let it cool a bit before adding it in.  Instant would certainly work. 

I'm going to have to try this, maybe even today. It sound so good.

[Deleted]

When I add coffee to baking, I heat up the water and add instant to it and it works great.

[cinco]

I just got back from the store where I bought my first box of Ghiradelli. I'll be giving them a try tonight!

[Deleted]

I just bought my first box of Ghirardelli too. lol

I even took a picture for proof, but the app sucks and won't let me upload.