1Preheat oven to 350° F. In a double boiler (a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water) melt the butter and chocolate, stirring frequently.
2Preheat oven to 350° F. In a double boiler (a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water) melt the butter and chocolate, stirring frequently.
3Preheat oven to 350° F. In a double boiler (a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water) melt the butter and chocolate, stirring frequently.
4When melted, remove bowl and set aside to cool slightly. About 5-10 minutes.
5When melted, remove bowl and set aside to cool slightly. About 5-10 minutes.
6When melted, remove bowl and set aside to cool slightly. About 5-10 minutes.
7While the chocolate is cooling, grease an 8x8 baking pan with butter. Add in a strip of parchment paper cut to fit the pan with a slight overhang. And grease the parchment paper again with butter.
8While the chocolate is cooling, grease an 8x8 baking pan with butter. Add in a strip of parchment paper cut to fit the pan with a slight overhang. And grease the parchment paper again with butter.
9While the chocolate is cooling, grease an 8x8 baking pan with butter. Add in a strip of parchment paper cut to fit the pan with a slight overhang. And grease the parchment paper again with butter.
10To the slightly cooled chocolate, whisk in the sugar and salt.
11To the slightly cooled chocolate, whisk in the sugar and salt.
12To the slightly cooled chocolate, whisk in the sugar and salt.
13Once smooth, whisk in the eggs until combined.
14Once smooth, whisk in the eggs until combined.
15Once smooth, whisk in the eggs until combined.
16Using a rubber spatula, fold in the flour (do not over-mix) and then fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
17Using a rubber spatula, fold in the flour (do not over-mix) and then fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
18Using a rubber spatula, fold in the flour (do not over-mix) and then fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
19Pour batter into greased pan and spread evenly.
20Pour batter into greased pan and spread evenly.
21Pour batter into greased pan and spread evenly.
22Bake for 40-50 minutes. Ovens vary so start checking at 40 minutes.
23Bake for 40-50 minutes. Ovens vary so start checking at 40 minutes.
24Bake for 40-50 minutes. Ovens vary so start checking at 40 minutes.
25When done, the brownies will be just set if you jiggle the pan and a toothpick inserted in the middle will come out with a few moist crumbs.
26When done, the brownies will be just set if you jiggle the pan and a toothpick inserted in the middle will come out with a few moist crumbs.
27When done, the brownies will be just set if you jiggle the pan and a toothpick inserted in the middle will come out with a few moist crumbs.
28Allow to cool in the pan.
29Allow to cool in the pan.
30Allow to cool in the pan.
31Use the parchment overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan and use a sharp knife to cut into squares.
32Use the parchment overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan and use a sharp knife to cut into squares.
33Use the parchment overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan and use a sharp knife to cut into squares.