Super Fudgy Brownies

I can’t take credit for the recipe that inspired me to make these super fudgy brownies. I can be grateful that I did make them, incorporated a few of my own alterations, and that the result is even more delicious!

When I happened upon a recipe called “Supernatural Brownies” that came with just the sort of baking tale I love, I knew that I needed to make them. Once I did, I knew that I would find a reason to make them over and over again.

So, back to the fascinating story. This recipe was an accident.  Nick Malgieri the pastry chef, author, baking instructor, and overall baking legend made a mistake. When making a double batch of his own brownie recipe, he forgot to double the amount of flour. The resulting brownie was deliciously fudgy, crackly on top, and delicious. Much like the chocolate chip cookie, thank goodness for baking accidents that produce unexpectedly delicious desserts.

I knew just by reading the simple list of ingredients that these brownies were going to be all about the chocolate which is just the way I like them. They’re a satiny mix of melted chocolate, eggs, and sugar held together with just enough flour to create a soft and chocolatey masterpiece. I also knew that they’d be the perfect place to incorporate my simple method for creating a homemade cake flour mix that would be certain to create a tender brownie.

It’s a simple trick I use when making most cakes, cookies, or brownies. By replacing a bit of the flour called for in the recipe with a little cornstarch, I can reduce the protein content of the flour. By reducing the protein content, I can ensure a tender result. It’s simple and works so well that I rarely bake without substituting a little cornstarch for a portion of the flour.

I know that these brownies are referred to as supernatural, but I’m not sure that anything about them breaks the laws of nature. When you melt butter and chocolate, add eggs and sugar, and bake it in the oven, I think that it’s only reasonable to expect that the resulting concoction would be amazingly delicious. So, let’s call these Super Fudgy Brownies and more importantly, let’s bake them up and enjoy every last chocolatey crumb no matter what we call them.

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Super Fudgy Brownies

I made a few simple adjustments to the original recipe. We bake and eat around nut allergies and match insulin to carbs here at the farmhouse, so I tailored our batch to better suit our needs by omitting the walnuts called for and reducing the sugar from a full 2 cups down to 1 ½ cups.

If you don’t need to make your version nut free, you can add in the ½ cup chopped walnuts Chef Malgieri uses. The brownies are sweet enough for our family, but you can add back in the ¼ of both granulated and brown sugar that I removed from my brownies if you prefer a sweeter brownie.

I almost always incorporate my method for creating my own cake flour substitute when baking recipes that I want to be tender like these brownies. It’s simple and involves replacing a bit of the flour with cornstarch to reduce the protein content of the flour. If you prefer, you can simply use a full cup of All-purpose flour and omit the cornstarch entirely.

The original recipe calls for bittersweet chocolate. I use an even mixture of the milk chocolate and dark chocolate chips I keep on hand in my baking pantry. It gives the brownies a delicious chocolate flavor with enough sweetness without being overly sweet. You can use bar chocolate or chocolate chips, creating your own custom blend to create the flavor you like.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces butter
• 8 ounces (1 ½ cups) chocolate chips , see note above
• ¾ cup brown sugar , packed
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup minus 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 13×9 baking pan with parchment paper to prevent the brownies from sticking to the pan as they bake. If you like, you can also apply a thin layer of Magic Baking Pan Release Spread, cooking spray, or melted butter to the pan and/or parchment paper.
• In a saucepan set over low heat, melt the butter. Add the chocolate and stir until melted and smooth. Add the brown sugar to the pan and stir to combine. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for a few minutes while preparing the rest of the batter.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, eggs, salt, vanilla, flour, and cornstarch. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
• Add about half of the warm chocolate mixture to the mixing bowl. Whisk briskly to incorporate and temper the eggs. This will warm them gently without creating lumps of partially scrambled egg. Add the remaining warm chocolate mixture to the bowl and whisk until smooth and well combined.
• Using a spatula, transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan. Spread the batter to evenly cover the bottom of the pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until just set. When baked, the brownies will begin to pull away from the sides of the pan with a crackly top and a toothpick or skewer inserted into the middle of the pan will come out clean.

  Because of their fudgy texture and high chocolate content, the brownies can seem under baked. Once they have cooled to room temperature, they will set up nicely with a fudgy, soft texture. Resist the urge to overbake them and you’ll be rewarded with delicious brownies with great texture.
• Allow the brownies to cool to room temperature. If desired, sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar or top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

You’ll love our favorite traditional recipe for Deep and Dark Chocolate Brownies and Sourdough Brownies.

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