Brownies

I hope that you make these brownies and feel just as happy when they come out of the oven! 

2 dark chocolate bars - 200 grams total

1/2 cup oil

2 cup sugar 

4 eggs 

1 tsp vanilla extract  

2/3 cups flour/GF flour/potato starch/almond flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 cup cocoa powder 

1 tsp salt 

1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) 

Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C 

Spray a 9x13 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. 

To melt the chocolate bars: 

Microwave: In a microwave-safe bowl, break the chocolate bars into pieces. Microwave for 30-second intervals, stirring until all the chocolate is melted and smooth. 

Stove Top: fill a pot with about 2 inches of water and bring to a simmer. In a glass or metal mixing bowl that is slightly larger than the pot add the chocolate bar pieces. Place the bowl on top of the pot making sure that the bottom of the bowl is not touching the simmering water. Stir until the chocolate is melted and smooth and remove from the stove.

To the melted chocolate add the oil, sugar, eggs and vanilla stir until well combined. 

Sift in whichever flour product you are using, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix until well combined and there are no lumps. If you are using nuts add them in and reserve a few to sprinkle over the top. 

Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan. 

Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and your kitchen starts to smell heavenly.