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Baking class:
The Ultimate Fudgy Brownie
Preparation

1. Preparation
Heat oven to 350º. Grease bottom only of 8-inch pan. Set aside.

Tip: Be sure to grease only the bottom of the 8-inch square baking pan. The brownie batter needs to cling to the sides of the pan. If the sides of the pan are greased, the brownies have nothing to adhere to as they rise and the center may fall.

Tip: To prepare brownies in 13x9-inch pan, double all ingredients.

Melt Butter and Chocolate

2. Melt Butter and Chocolate
Melt butter and chocolate in a 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth (4 to 7 minutes). Remove from heat.

Tip: Chocolate scorches easily - ruining its flavor. So be sure to melt it slowly over low heat.

Tip: To substitute unsweetened cocoa for unsweetened baking chocolate, use 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa plus 1 tablespoon butter for each ounce of unsweetened baking chocolate.

Add Sugar and Vanilla

3. Add Sugar and Vanilla
Stir in the sugar and vanilla, mixing well.

Add Eggs Add Eggs

4. Add Eggs
Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Tip: Adding the eggs one at a time helps you thoroughly mix them into the batter.

Add Dry Ingredients Add Dry Ingredients

5. Add Dry Ingredients
Add flour, baking powder and salt. Mix just until dry ingredients are moistened and batter is smooth.

Tip: Do not over-mix or the brownies may be less tender in texture than the Ultimate Fudgy Brownie.

Ready for Oven

6. Ready for Oven
Spread brownie mixture into prepared baking pan. Place into a pre-heated oven.

Tip: Place pan in center of middle rack in oven to allow for even heat distribution.

Baking and Doneness Test

7. Baking and Doneness Test
Bake for 25 to 33 minutes or until brownies just begin to pull away from sides of pan. To test fudgy brownie doneness, press gently at the center of the pan. The brownies should feel like they have just set, but will not spring back.

Cool completely before cutting and removing from the pan.

Tip: Begin checking the brownies at 25 minutes for doneness.

Tip: It is especially important not to over-bake this brownie because it will dry out and lose its moist, fudgy texture.

Tip: Reduce baking temperature by 25º if using dark or nonstick baking pan.

Tip: If using a 13x9-inch baking pan, bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until brownies just begin to pull away from sides of pan.

Tip: When cutting brownies, be sure to use a sharp knife so the edges won’t tear.

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