THE BROWNIE THAT STARTED IT ALL A.K.A THE WORLD'S BEST BROWNIE
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 40m
Yield 20 to 24 brownies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray a 13 by 9-inch pan with vegetable oil spray.
- In a glass or ceramic bowl, melt the butter in the microwave. Whisk in the sugar, eggs, cocoa, and vanilla. Stir in the flour and salt. Add chopped semisweet and bittersweet chocolates and pecans.
- Spread the batter in prepared pan. Bake about 25 minutes, just until brownies test moist but not wet. Cool completely before cutting.
ALICE PIKE'S FAMOUS BROWNIES
Alice Pike was my maternal Grandmother. When my mother was a child her mother managed 2 employee's lunch counters, first in a cotton mill in St. John, New Brunswick and then in Eaton's in St. Catharines, Ontario. In both places Alice Pike's brownies were famous favourites and always sold out. In St. Catharines Eaton's employees were often asked by the Kresge's employees (from across the road) to buy brownies for them, which were only available on Fridays. She always turned down the endless offers to sell them by the dozen as she could always make more money selling them individually. She was a smart cookie! Well, now you can make as many as you like! They are moist and super chocolaty!
Provided by redplaid huf
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 30m
Yield 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For Brownies: In mixing bowl or food processor blend well, butter, sugar, cocoa, eggs and vanilla.
- Combine flour, baking powder and salt.
- Add to cocoa mix.
- Bake in greased 8x8 square pan for 20-25 min at 350.
- Make them gooey-moist by taking them out just after the middle has puffed up or risen (which is the only way!) Leaving them in longer will give you a cake-like brownie.
- Meanwhile make icing.
- Allow to cool before icing or you can dust with icing sugar (shaken through a sieve).
- They are even good naked.
- For Chocolate Butter Icing: Cream butter with cocoa and 2 cups of icing sugar.
- Beat in 2 tsp vanilla, 2 TBSP milk and 1 cup of icing sugar.
- If needed, gradually add 1-2 TBSP milk until desired spreading consistency.
- Makes enough icing for 2 batches of brownies.
- Will keep in the fridge for a week.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.5, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 77.3, Sodium 223.7, Carbohydrate 56.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 46.3, Protein 3.2
BEST COCOA BROWNIES
Cocoa brownies have the softest center and chewiest candylike top "crust" of all because all of the fat in the recipe (except for a small amount of cocoa butter in the cocoa) is butter, and all of the sugar is granulated sugar rather than the finely milled sugar used in chocolate. Use the best cocoa you know for these fabulous brownies.
Provided by Alice Medrich
Categories Cake Chocolate Dessert Bake Quick & Easy Pecan Vanilla Fall Winter Edible Gift Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 16 large or 25 smaller brownies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat the oven to 325°F. Line the bottom and sides of the baking pan with parchment paper or foil, leaving an overhang on two opposite sides.
- Combine the butter, sugar, cocoa, and salt in a medium heatproof bowl and set the bowl in a wide skillet of barely simmering water. Stir from time to time until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth and hot enough that you want to remove your finger fairly quickly after dipping it in to test. Remove the bowl from the skillet and set aside briefly until the mixture is only warm, not hot.
- Stir in the vanilla with a wooden spoon. Add the eggs one at a time, stirring vigorously after each one. When the batter looks thick, shiny, and well blended, add the flour and stir until you cannot see it any longer, then beat vigorously for 40 strokes with the wooden spoon or a rubber spatula. Stir in the nuts, if using. Spread evenly in the lined pan.
- Bake until a toothpick plunged into the center emerges slightly moist with batter, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool completely on a rack.
- Lift up the ends of the parchment or foil liner, and transfer the brownies to a cutting board. Cut into 16 or 25 squares.
NEW CLASSIC BROWNIES
For a brownie almost as dark and dense as a chocolate truffle, there is Alice Medrich's innovative method for New Classic Brownies: the pan goes directly from a high-heat oven to a bath of ice water, and the just-baked batter slumps, becoming concentrated and intense.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories snack, cookies and bars, dessert
Time 40m
Yield 16 brownies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line an 8-inch-square metal baking pan with foil. In top of a double boiler set over barely simmering water, or on low power in a microwave, melt butter and chocolate together. Stir often, and remove from heat when a few lumps remain. Stir until smooth.
- Stir in sugar, vanilla and salt. Stir in eggs one at a time, followed by flour. Stir until very smooth, about 1 minute, until mixture pulls away from sides of bowl. Add nuts, if using. Scrape batter into prepared pan and bake 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare a water bath: Pour ice water into a large roasting pan or kitchen sink to a depth of about 1 inch. Remove pan from oven and place in water bath, being careful not to splash water on brownies. Let cool completely, then lift out and cut into 1-inch squares or wrap in foil.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 180, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 47 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams, TransFat 0 grams
WORLD FAMOUS BROWNIES
This recipe is adapted from "Robert's Absolute Best Brownies" from Leite's Culinaria website.I have tried dozens of brownie recipes but this one is my all-time favorite. The addition of unsweetened chocolate makes these the deepest, richest, most decadent brownies ever!
Provided by mister_quasar
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 12 brownies, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Line an 8-inch square pan with aluminum foil.
- Place bittersweet chocolate, unsweetened chocolate and butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds (don't skip this step or the chocolate will scorch!) until mixture is melted. Cool to lukewarm (don't skip this step either or the eggs will curdle!).
- Once mixture is cooled, stir in the sugar, pinch of salt, and vanilla until combined.
- Beat in the eggs by hand, one at a time.
- Add the flour and stir energetically for 3-5 minutes until the batter is thick, smooth, and 'dry'. It will look curdled at first and may have some separated liquid, but if you stir it thoroughly it will reach the correct consistency. (This step is the most important to ensure the brownies have the perfect consistency!).
- Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and bake until the center feels almost set (with a few dry crumbs when tested), about 20-30 minutes. Do not overbake!
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before serving. (Note: These brownies will 'mature' and improve in flavor and texture the following day or two after baking. Don't eat them all the first day and you will see what I mean!).
- These brownies can be stored, tightly covered with aluminum foil, at room temperature for up to a week.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 46.3, Sodium 28, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 12.7, Protein 2.6
BERTHA'S FAMOUS BROWNIES (JOSEPH ROSE)
This is a great recipe that I found through The Art Institute Chicago when they were holding their "Art and Appetite" exhibition of American paintings, culture and cuisine. A very decadent treat. The glaze puts it over the top. I have only tasted them, but have not made them. *Note: I believe that the cake flour and granulated sugar are 'weight' amounts, NOT measuring cup ounces. Please leave a note on YOUR preparation. Thank you. The yield amount depends on how big you cut the brownies. *Note: Prep and cook times DO NOT include cooling or freezing times.
Provided by rosie316
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 48 brownies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300*F.
- Melt chocolate and butter in a double boiler (the bowl sits ABOVE the simmering water in the pan below). Mix all the dry ingredients (except the walnuts) together in a bowl. When chocolate has melted, add to the dry ingredients and stir for 4-5 minutes. Add in the 4 eggs and mix. Pour into a non-stick 9x13 baking pan. Sprinkle crushed walnuts over top (if using) and lightly press into top of batter.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30-40 minutes.You will be able to tell when they are done when the edges get a little crispy and they have risen about an inch.
- *Note: Even if the brownies are baked properly, the "tooth pick test" will still show it to be "gooey" and not come out cleanly. This is because of the richness of the mixture.
- Remove brownies from the oven and allow to cool at least 30 minutes before glazing.
- Once they have cooled, start the glaze. Whisk the water, preserves and gelatin in a sauce pan. Mix thoroughly and heat to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes. While the glaze is hot, use a pastry brush and apply a thick layer of the glaze to the top of brownies. Let sit.
- *Note: It is easier to slice the brownies if you put the pan in the freezer for a few of hours after glazing. This is the hardest part of the recipe -- the waiting!
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.3, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 35.8, Sodium 101.8, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 10.1, Protein 2.5
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Alice Pike's Famous Brownies Recipes
Alice Pike's Famous Brownies Recipes is a popular dessert recipe that has been passed down from generation to generation. It is an ideal dessert for all occasions, whether you are celebrating a birthday, having a dinner party or simply indulging in a sweet tooth.Origin of the recipe
The recipe was first created by Alice Pike, who was a renowned baker in her community. She used simple ingredients such as sugar, butter, cocoa, eggs and flour to create a rich and delicious dessert that quickly became popular.Why it is famous
The recipe has gained popularity for many reasons. Firstly, it is easy to make and requires very few ingredients. Secondly, the brownies are incredibly delicious and are enjoyed by people of all ages. Finally, the recipe has been passed down from one generation to the next, becoming a family tradition for many.Ingredients
The recipe calls for simple and easy-to-find ingredients, including:- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
Preparation
The preparation of Alice Pike's Famous Brownies Recipes is straightforward and can be done in a few easy steps. Here's how:- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan or microwave.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, sugar, eggs, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract.
- Mix until well blended.
- Add the flour and salt, and stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the brownies comes out clean.
- Cool the brownies on a wire rack before cutting them into squares and serving.
Variations
While the original recipe is already delicious, some people may want to add their own twist to it. Here are some variations that you can try:- Adding chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans for some crunch.
- Drizzling melted chocolate over the top of the brownies for added sweetness.
- Swirling in cream cheese or peanut butter for a rich and creamy texture.
- Replacing the cocoa powder with melted chocolate for a more indulgent treat.
- Adding a pinch of cinnamon or cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.