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INGREDIENTS Brownies 3 squares (3 ounces) unsweetened chocolate ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons – ½ stick unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs ¼ cup milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Chocolate Sauce 6 ounces of semisweet chocolate chips ¼ cup heavy whipping cream 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon hot coffee
PREPARATION Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour an 8 or 9 inch square baking pan. Melt chocolate squares over a double boiler or microwave (carefully) until chocolate is melted. Set chocolate aside to fully cool to room temperature. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a separate bowl and set aside. In an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar together on medium speed for approximately 3 minutes, until mixture is light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each egg. Add the milk and vanilla to the batter and mix thoroughly. Reduce speed to low, and slowly add the cooled chocolate, making sure that it is fully incorporated into the batter. Add flour mixture to batter in small amounts and blend well. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake brownies for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and transfer to a wire rack for cooling. Chocolate Sauce: In a small saucepan, heat chocolate chips and heavy whipping cream on low heat. Stir continuously while the chocolate and cream are fully incorporated. Add the honey and hot coffee. Blend well. Serve: When brownies are thoroughly cooled, cut into 12 squares. Serve with chocolate sauce ladled over brownie with a scoop of good quality vanilla ice cream. Personally my favorite vanilla ice cream is from Oberweis Dairy and when I lived in Illinois, I had them delivering all of our dairy. You can also use a Haagen Dazs, Ben and Jerry’s or try using a local ice cream. Most towns now have local creameries, those ice creams are usually of high quality and support your local economy. Here are some links to help you connect with local producers in your area: Dairy Farmers- Local Browse UK Post a comment
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