So...these badboys are pretty darn amazing. Probably the best brownies I know, and they are thanks to the wonderful Nigella Lawson, a.k.a 'The Domestic Godess'. Its my wonderful friend Ginny's birthday, and I said I wanted to bake her something yummy to celebrate it with, and theres not a lot better than brownies, especially Nigella's brownies.
Brownies are the easiest things to make, and at the end you are left with a gooey stack of chocolate heaven. They are also great as you can add whatever you like to them: nuts, chocolate chips, dried fruit, chopped choccie bars...you get the picture. Below is Nigella's recipe from her baking cookbook, 'How to be a domestic Godess'.
Recipe: (makes 24)
- 180g soft unsalted butter
- 180g good quality dark chocolate
- 250g castor sugar
- 115g plain flour
- 3 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 100g white chocolate chips
- Any other extras, like nuts/ dried fruit etc
To make:
- Preheat the oven to 180c, and line and grease your baking tray.
- Melt the butter and chocolate together in a pan over a low heat until fully melted. Meanwhile, in a large jug, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla extract together until combined. And measure out the flour and salt in to a separate bowl.
- When the chocolate/butter has melted and cooled slightly, add the egg mixture and stir. Then add the flour and mix until combined. Now add your chocolate chips/ nuts etc, and pour the mixture in to your greased and lined baking tray.
- Bake in the oven for about 15-18 minutes to ensure a gooey centre to your brownies. They are ready when there is a pale crust on the top of them, and an inserted skewer comes out clean(ish).
- Allow to cool on a wire rack and then cut up in to 24 small squares.
And then tuck in!
Note: If you are using them as a birthday cake - pile them up on a pretty plate and sprinkle over some edible glitter or silver balls.
Photo how to:
The flour and egg mixture
- 180g soft unsalted butter
- 180g good quality dark chocolate
- 250g castor sugar
- 115g plain flour
- 3 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 100g white chocolate chips
- Any other extras, like nuts/ dried fruit etc
To make:
- Preheat the oven to 180c, and line and grease your baking tray.
- Melt the butter and chocolate together in a pan over a low heat until fully melted. Meanwhile, in a large jug, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla extract together until combined. And measure out the flour and salt in to a separate bowl.
- When the chocolate/butter has melted and cooled slightly, add the egg mixture and stir. Then add the flour and mix until combined. Now add your chocolate chips/ nuts etc, and pour the mixture in to your greased and lined baking tray.
- Bake in the oven for about 15-18 minutes to ensure a gooey centre to your brownies. They are ready when there is a pale crust on the top of them, and an inserted skewer comes out clean(ish).
- Allow to cool on a wire rack and then cut up in to 24 small squares.
And then tuck in!
Note: If you are using them as a birthday cake - pile them up on a pretty plate and sprinkle over some edible glitter or silver balls.
Photo how to:
The best baking book!
Melting the butter and chocolate together
Pouring the egg mixture in to the chocolate
Now adding the flour to the mixture
The mixture should be thick and luscious!
Now add the white chocolate chips/chunks
Ready for the oven
Fresh out of the oven, and the inserted skewer is clean(ish)
Some close ups of the inside of the brownies! YUM!
Enjoy!
xXx
