I told him I could make Pesach brownies that taste WAY better than chemical brownies...
So here is my secret (not anymore) recipe:
(This makes 3 square brownie pans. All of my Pesach recipes are "for a crowd" - my apologies to those who don't cook in large quantity. Feel free to adjust as needed.)
1 cup oil
2 cups sugar
1 tsp vanilla
Mix well.
Add:
1.5 - 2 cups cocoa powder
2 cups potato starch
1/2 tsp baking powder
pinch of salt
chocolate chips (I used half a bag because I'm stingy with my chocolate chips)
nuts if you like (I make them without nuts because certain members of my family think nuts ruin brownies. sigh.)
Mix well, with a wooden spoon.
Pour into baking pans and bake at 325 F (165 C) for 20-25 min
Enjoy!
Note: this recipe needs some adjusting if you are doing higher altitude baking. I developed it when I lived more or less at sea level. Now that we're a bit higher up, I bake it for less time.
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I just used your recipe; I dont know how you get 3 pans out of this, as I used smaller pans and just barely got 2 pans out of it...
ReplyDeletereally? i don't know. brownie pans are those square ones. Never had a problem with getting 3 out of this...
DeleteThe ones in the picture are not brownie pans, I didn't have any of those handy...
DeleteThe ones I used were rectangular. About two of those make a 9x13...
ReplyDeleteI think that's a bit bigger than a standard brownie pan...
DeleteThis tasted great, btw. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked it! I made up this recipe about 6 yrs ago, and it became a keeper!
DeleteDid you use nuts or not?
left out the chocolate chips and the nuts. Keeps it cheaper that way.
DeleteYou're right. it is cheaper that way... definitely an option!
DeleteHave to say- 2 cups of cocoa aren't too cheap either... but at least its cheaper than those nut based cakes...
DeleteTell me about it. I almost didn't post this recipe bec. of the cocoa content. I'm sure I have some die hard friends who will try reducing the amount of cocoa...
DeleteLol I did.
DeleteI'm sure they were still great! I just love the super-intense dark chocolate flavor. and i'm willing to splurge for a chag. how much cocoa did you cut out?
DeleteSaved!
ReplyDeleteHope these work out better than the not-so-frugal KLP blondies I just made!
Chag Sameach
Oh they WILL make you smile!
Delete(And maybe next yr I'll post my simple yet delish KLP non-gebrokts blondies... hmm... do I give away that secret too?)
Chag Sameyach!
Does 'c.' mean 'cup'?
ReplyDelete2 cups of cocoa? Is that cacao powder?
thanks!
Yes, cup is often abbreviated c. and cocoa = cocoa powder. Probably what you are referring to as cacao powder... Sorry for the confusion! I'll change it to "cocoa powder" right now!
DeleteBrownie pans are actually 11"x7" but it doesn't matter. The smaller the pan (say 8"x8" or 9"x9") will result in deeper (moister) brownies. The larger ones will have thinner brownies.
ReplyDeletethanks for clarifying! I have always made brownies in smallish square pans (probably 8X8)...
Delete4 or 5 eggs - does it depend on the size? and why not exact cocoa measurement. Not a very good baker so I am asking??!!
ReplyDelete4 Large eggs or 5 medium, sorry.
DeleteCocoa -- it depends on your personal preference and budget. Cocoa's pricey. It works well with the lesser amount, but is far more decadent with the greater amount.
The recipe is very forgiving, so you'll be fine!
Enjoy!