Ultimate Brownies

45m
Serves 16
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Directions

  1. 1Prep your tin: butter and parchment
  2. 2Make the ganache: Combine chocolate, cocoa powder, and espresso powder in a bowl. Pour in hot melted butter and whisk until smooth
  3. 3In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, vanilla extract, and kosher salt.
  4. 4Crack the eggs into a separate bowl to prevent shells from falling in. Use the eggshell to remove any shells that do fall in.
  5. 5Add one egg at a time to the sugar mixture to prevent a huge mess, then add the rest of the eggs.
  6. 6Beat the eggs and sugar until it looks like a super thick pancake batter.
  7. 7Pour in ganache, and mix.
  8. 8Sift together the flour and cocoa powder to prevent lumps.
  9. 9Fold in the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients quickly.
  10. 10Pour batter into prepared tin, smooth out, and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 20 minutes.
  11. 11Remove from oven and slam on the counter to even out the top. Add flaky sea salt, and bake for 25 more minutes.
  12. 12Let brownies cool completely. Clean knife after each cut.

Ingredients

  • 1.25 cups unsalted butter
  • 8 ounces chocolate
  • 0.25 cups cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon espresso powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups dark brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 flaky sea salt

Equipment

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