The brownie was born in Chicago at the beginning of the 20th century as a sweet evolution of chocolate cake. Its dense and fudgy interior made it an icon of American baking throughout the world. Today it is an essential dessert in cafes and homemade pastries.
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Classic chocolate brownie
Classic homemade chocolate brownie with a moist interior, nuts and intense cocoa.
- USA
- Dessert
- Vegetarian
- Light
- easy
20 min
Tiempo de Preparación
9
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 385 kcal
- Protein 6 g
- Fiber 3 g
- Carbohydrates 42 g
- Fat 22 g
- Sodium 180 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Classic chocolate brownie is a preparation from the United States with easy difficulty. Reserve about 50 minutes in total (20 for mise en place and preparation, 30 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 200 g of 70% dark chocolate.
- Have ready: 150 g of butter.
- Have ready: 200 g of sugar.
- Have ready: 3 large eggs.
- Have ready: 100 g of wheat flour.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Preheat the oven to 180 C and grease a 20 cm square mold.
Preheat the oven to 180 C and grease a 20 cm square mold. Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute.
Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute
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Melt chocolate and butter in a double boiler; mix until…
Melt chocolate and butter in a double boiler; mix until you obtain smooth cream.
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Beat eggs with sugar until foamy slightly; incorporate the…
Beat eggs with sugar until foamy slightly; stir in the chocolate mixture.
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Sift flour
Sift flour, cocoa and salt; Integrate with enveloping movements without over-beating. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
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Add chopped nuts and pour into the mold; smooth the surface
Add chopped nuts and pour into the mold; smooth the surface.
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Bake for 28-32 minutes until the edges are firm and the center…
Bake for 28-32 minutes until the edges are firm and the center is moist.
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Cool completely in the pan before cutting into generous squares.
Cool completely in the pan before cutting into generous squares.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version with white chocolate and dried cranberries.
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