This brownie is a favourite of my whole family and a big hit at any gathering. Do not substitute with low fat butter or low grade chocolate or the ultimate great taste will be compromised.
2 ozs unsweetened Hershey’s baking chocolate
2 ½ ozs butter (I use Lurpak or President)
2 eggs
8 ozs Billington’s brown sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
4 ozs chopped walnuts
Note: You can substitute the baking chocolate with 2 ½ ozs
Cocoa. Increase the quantity of butter to 3 ozs.
Pre-heat oven to 360 F/180 C.
Break up the chocolate and put it in a bowl. Microwave the chocolate on medium high for 20 seconds. Take out and blend the chocolate with the butter until you get a smooth consistency. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until light. Combine the chocolate/butter mixture with the sugar/egg mixture. Beat to mix well.
Sift the flour with the baking powder and salt and stir into the chocolate mixture with a wooden spoon. Lastly add the walnuts.
Grease a 9 inch square baking dish and dust with flour. Transfer the brownie mixture into the baking dish and bake for 35 minutes. (This recipe can be baked using med-low microwave and 180 C dual cook setting for 5 to 7 minutes). Cool for 5 minutes before cutting into squares. Top with choc icing or Nutella.