In the wake of comment(s) from Doug Clark
on this list that poetry is a matter of taste,
would very much like to post my recipe
for brownies. (sans hashish or marijuana, of course)
Brownies:
5 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 large eggs, at room temperature
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Mocha fudge frosting:
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1/3 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons cognac or dark rum (optional)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1.Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F.
Line a 9-inch square baking pan
with aluminum foil so that the foil extends 2 inches beyond two
opposite sides of the pan. Fold the
overhang down along the outside of the pan. Lightly butter the bottom
of the foil-lined pan.
2.In the top of a double boiler set over hot, not simmering, water, melt
the chocolate with the butter, stirring
frequently until smooth. Remove the top part of the double boiler from
the bottom and transfer the
chocolate mixture to a large bowl. Let the chocolate mixture cool for
about 10 minutes, or until tepid.
3.Add the sugar and salt to the tepid chocolate mixture. Using a
hand-held electric mixer set at low speed,
beat the mixture for 15 to 20 seconds, until blended. Scrape the bottom
and side of the bowl with a rubber
spatula. Beat in the corn syrup and the vanilla.
4.One at a time, add the eggs, beating for no longer than 5 seconds after
each addition. Using a rubber
spatula, stir in the flour mixture. Stir in the walnuts.
5.Scrape the batter into the pan and spread it evenly with the back of a
spoon.
6.Bake the brownies for 30 to 35 minutes, until a wooden toothpick
inserted into the center comes out
slightly creamy. Do not overbake the brownies. Cool the brownies
completely in the pan set on a wire
rack.
Ernest Slyman
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