Search for the Perfect Brownie Recipe
Xanthe Clay of Telegraph tries to recreate the legendary brownies—"as close as I've found to perfection"—from London cafe Ottolenghi. After searching for the ingredient that gives the brownie its "divine praline flavor" and the baking technique that results in the perfect ganache-like center with a crispy top, she comes up with a final recipe that involves praline chocolate bars and an ice water bath.
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I just made Katharine Hepburn's brownie recipe and they were pretty damn good!
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Stacey Snacks at 5:56PM on 03/23/09
My favorite brownie recipe is the one from the "Baked" book classic simple brownie, but i have to say a praline infused bar seems like a pretty good idea will have to try one next time im in London
Edwardkimuk at 6:33PM on 03/23/09
This is the best Brownie recipe in the world!!
Very "Caky" and rich
INGREDIENTS
1 1/4 Sticks Butter
1 1/2 Cups Sugar
4 Tablespoons Water
24 Ounces Semisweet
Chocolate chips
5 Large Eggs
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 1/2 Cups Flour
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350@ degrees
Butter a 13 y 9 by 2 inch baking Pan
In a large saucepan ,melt Butter over Medium-high heat. Add the sugar and water, and bring to boil. Remove from the heat and add 12 ounces of chocolate, stirring until smooth. Whisk in the eggs one at a time, making sure each
Is incorporated before adding the next. Add the salt, baking soda, and flour and mix gently until incorporated. Stir in the remaining chocolate and vanilla.
Pour the batter into the buttered pan and bake
Until center feels firm. About 30-40 minutes.
Cool on baking rack
winebill at 6:57PM on 03/23/09
the best brownies come from a box (gasp!!) I made them for coworkers and received demands to make them again. Who knew?
Ghirardelli Triple Chocolate Brownie Mix
7.5 lb Item # 847909 $9.99 Use the two bag recipe. Easiest and most delicious brownies I ever made!
swaaaan at 8:20PM on 03/23/09
what is caster sugar?
pielady at 12:45AM on 03/24/09
According to Wikipedia, it's a finer grade of white refined sugar. You can probably get about the same result by running white sugar through a food processor for 5 to 10 seconds.
Wally East at 10:29AM on 03/24/09
thank you ,Wally East
pielady at 11:40AM on 03/24/09
@winebill -- that looks like a great recipe. I'm going to attempt homemade brownies for a change. Yes, I have to admit, I'm a box brownie cheater...and I have to agree that Ghiradelli makes the best brownie mix I've tasted so far. They are dense and rich and very chocolately. Perfect warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream on top.
juliebugsmama at 3:11PM on 03/24/09
Buy "bakers sugar" in the US for a caster sugar sub. You should use it for all of your baking anyway.
Big Guy at 4:32PM on 03/24/09
Great recipe!! They look delicious!! I will have to bake these tonight!
brownie power at 11:48PM on 03/29/09