History of the
Brownie
The brownie is the epitome of chocolatey desserts, classically served warm with delicious vanilla ice cream, and commonly sprinkled with powdered sugar. It was developed in the United States towards the end of the 1800s and gained popularity towards the beginning of the 20th century.1 The secret to the perfect brownie is the glossy crust that is formed above the layer of fudgy chocolate in the oven. This “skin” provides a chewy and satisfying bite before giving way to a rich and delicious core. The recipe below is inspired by Argentinian. Nesquik, a staple for many children in Argentina, serves as the perfect nostalgic foundation for the warm ganache that one imagines when they think of the word Brownie. -Nina
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chocolate_brownie
Nesquik Brownies ©
INGREDIENTS Cane Sugar 1 cup
Nesquik 1 ½ cup
Butter ¾ cup
Baking Powder ½ tsp
Water 2 tbsp
Salt just a pinch
Eggs 2 large Vanilla 1 tbsp Unbleached All Purpose Flour 1 ⅓ cup
PREPARATION STEP 1
Step 6
Preheat the oven to 350°.
Bake
Step 2
preference in texture and consistency. If unsure,
In a large bowl, combine the sugar, butter,
test with a toothpick to ensure that it is cooked
water, eggs,and vanilla.
to your desire.
Step 3
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for
30-45
minutes
depending
on
cooking time will vary depending on
In a separate bowl sift together the flour,
the size of your baking plate … keep this
nesquik, baking powder and salt.
in mind and remember that it is better
Step 4
to test it with a toothpick then to let
Add the nesquik mixture to your wet
your brownies be dry!
ingredients and whisk well making sure to
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this recipe can be modified by adding
remove any bumps that have been created. If you
ingredients for texture and flavor to the
would like to add something to the batter, now
batter prior to ovening as mentioned in
would be the time. Some tasty varieties could
Step 4
include walnuts, pecans, chocolate chips, and
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for a lower calorie and less decadent
dried fruits, as desired.
alternative,
tep 5
Nesquik for ½ cup of unsweetened
Coat your desired baking tin in butter or
cocoa powder.
coconut oil to prevent the brownie mixture
substitute
½
cup
of
from sticking. Pour in batter and level out evenly before placing in the oven.