Making Brownies
Here are the instructions for making brownies with step-by-step photos.
Photo Instructions for Making the Ultimate Brownies - Step One - Melt Chocolate
Of course, just like any other recipe, begin by greasing the pan and preheating the oven. In this case, it's to 350 degrees F. or 325 degrees F. for dark metal and/or glass pans. The next step is to melt 8 ounces of unsweetened chocolate and 1 cup of butter over low heat.
The Ultimate Brownies Recipe, in standard form
Photo Instructions for Making the Ultimate Brownies - Step Two - Toast the Nuts
While the chocolate and butter are beginning to melt, it's time to toast the nuts. There are several ways to toast nuts, I did mine this time in the toaster oven. I just put 2-1/2 cups of chopped walnuts in a foil lined pan and set it for medium toasted.
The Ultimate Brownies Recipe
Photo Instructions for Making the Ultimate Brownies - Step Three - Beat Eggs
In a mixing bowl, add 5 eggs, 3 cups of sugar and 1 tablespoon of vanilla. Mix for 10 minutes.
It's not necessary, but this is one of the recipes that owning a stand mixer would come in handy.
The Ultimate Brownies Recipe
Photo Instructions for Making the Ultimate Brownies - Step 4 - Mix Ingredients
Mix 1-1/2 cups flour and 1 teaspoon of salt in a separate bowl with a wire whisk.
The Ultimate Brownies Recipe
Photo Instructions for Making the Ultimate Brownies - Step 5 - Melted Chocolate
Remove chocolate mixture from stove and set aside to cool slightly.
The Ultimate Brownies Recipe
Photo Instructions for Making the Ultimate Brownies - Step Six - Eggs Beaten
Many people have wondered why this recipe has no leavener such as baking powder or soda. There's not a need when the egg mixture gets this much volume from mixing it for 10 minutes.
The Ultimate Brownies Recipe
Photo Instructions for Making the Ultimate Brownies - Step Seven - Add Chocolate
While the mixer is running slowly add the chocolate mixture to the egg mixture. If a stand mixer is unavailable, add the chocolate a little at a time between mixings.
The Ultimate Brownies Recipe
Photo Instructions for Making the Ultimate Brownies - Step Eight - Add Flour
While mixing gradually add in the flour.
The Ultimate Brownies Recipe
Photo Instructions for Making the Ultimate Brownies - Step Ten - It'sBrownies!
Hand stir-in the nuts. Next, carefully put mixture into prepared pan for baking.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Do not over bake.
Cool in pan on wire rack. Cut into squares.
This recipe makes 24 to 30 squares, depending on how it's cut.
The Ultimate Brownies Recipe
These brownies could be frosted, but it's really not necessary. They are wonderful just as they are.
The Ultimate Brownies Recipe
Best Brownie Recipes
Here are the instructions for making brownies with step-by-step photos.
Photo Instructions for Making the Ultimate Brownies - Step One - Melt Chocolate
Of course, just like any other recipe, begin by greasing the pan and preheating the oven. In this case, it's to 350 degrees F. or 325 degrees F. for dark metal and/or glass pans. The next step is to melt 8 ounces of unsweetened chocolate and 1 cup of butter over low heat.
The Ultimate Brownies Recipe, in standard form
Photo Instructions for Making the Ultimate Brownies - Step Two - Toast the Nuts
While the chocolate and butter are beginning to melt, it's time to toast the nuts. There are several ways to toast nuts, I did mine this time in the toaster oven. I just put 2-1/2 cups of chopped walnuts in a foil lined pan and set it for medium toasted.
The Ultimate Brownies Recipe
Photo Instructions for Making the Ultimate Brownies - Step Three - Beat Eggs
In a mixing bowl, add 5 eggs, 3 cups of sugar and 1 tablespoon of vanilla. Mix for 10 minutes.
It's not necessary, but this is one of the recipes that owning a stand mixer would come in handy.
The Ultimate Brownies Recipe
Photo Instructions for Making the Ultimate Brownies - Step 4 - Mix Ingredients
Mix 1-1/2 cups flour and 1 teaspoon of salt in a separate bowl with a wire whisk.
The Ultimate Brownies Recipe
Photo Instructions for Making the Ultimate Brownies - Step 5 - Melted Chocolate
Remove chocolate mixture from stove and set aside to cool slightly.
The Ultimate Brownies Recipe
Photo Instructions for Making the Ultimate Brownies - Step Six - Eggs Beaten
Many people have wondered why this recipe has no leavener such as baking powder or soda. There's not a need when the egg mixture gets this much volume from mixing it for 10 minutes.
The Ultimate Brownies Recipe
Photo Instructions for Making the Ultimate Brownies - Step Seven - Add Chocolate
While the mixer is running slowly add the chocolate mixture to the egg mixture. If a stand mixer is unavailable, add the chocolate a little at a time between mixings.
The Ultimate Brownies Recipe
Photo Instructions for Making the Ultimate Brownies - Step Eight - Add Flour
While mixing gradually add in the flour.
The Ultimate Brownies Recipe
Photo Instructions for Making the Ultimate Brownies - Step Ten - It'sBrownies!
Hand stir-in the nuts. Next, carefully put mixture into prepared pan for baking.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Do not over bake.
Cool in pan on wire rack. Cut into squares.
This recipe makes 24 to 30 squares, depending on how it's cut.
The Ultimate Brownies Recipe
These brownies could be frosted, but it's really not necessary. They are wonderful just as they are.
The Ultimate Brownies Recipe
Best Brownie Recipes
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