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Sunday, June 5, 2011

Chocolate Brownies

Here is a tasty  choclate brownie recipe I tried.  It came from Jean-Pierre Wybauw's cookbook entitled, chocolate.  What I really enjoy is the splash of dark rum.  It really gives the brownies an added flavors.










Ingredients

  • 3/4 stick of butter
  • 7/8 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • pinch of salt
  • 4 tbsp dark rum
  • 3 eggs
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 10 1/2 oz dark chocolate melted (I used 70%)

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  • Butter a 8 X 8 inch baking pan
  • Sift flour together with baking soda and cocoa powder
  • Melt butter and mix it into the flour mixture together with a pinch of salt and the rum
  • Beat the eggs with the sugar until light and airy and add to the batter
  • Add the melted chocolate and mix well
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for about 35 minutes
Melting Chocolate
Since I don't have a double boiler I used a sauce pan filled 1/4 with water and capped with a Pyrex bowl that sat just above the water level.  I brought the water to a boil and allowed the chocolate to slowly melt while stirring occassionally.
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11 comments:

  1. Hazel - Chicken in a Cherry SauceJune 5, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Ooh a splash of rum! I'm actually surprised that this is the first time that I have heard of adding rum to brownies?! What a great idea! Sounds delicious. And I believe that Concannon is the oldest winery in California, it is truly stunning there!

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  2. Food Glorious Food!June 6, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    WOW! Brownies infused with Rum! It must be super tasty! Thanks for sharing!

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  3. LeniaJune 7, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    I just love brownies!Yours is mouthwatering!Well done,dear!

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  4. mia mariaJune 8, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Chocolate and rum! I love your combination!

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  5. FOODESSAJune 13, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Since I really appreciate enhancing desserts with spirits...how can I not thank you for sharing this special brownie delight with us ;o)
    Rum is certainly a very good addition for sure.

    Have a great day Stephen and flavourful wishes,
    Claudia

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  6. Mary BergfeldJuly 5, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    These sound delicious, Stephen. It is good to have you visit again. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  7. PamJuly 26, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    They look and sound really fantastic Stephen!

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  8. ShaheenAugust 30, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Love the addition of rum. Must keep it in mind for the next time I make these raven beauties.

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  9. Angie's RecipesSeptember 4, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Have been craving for some good brownies and those look truly divine with thin crust and moist texture!

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  10. CatherineSeptember 5, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Dear Stephen, I love a good brownie and the splash of rum makes them have that gourmet taste! Blessings, Catherine

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  11. Kalyan PanjaSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Just mouthwatering...looks so easy to prepare and delicious!

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