Quiet Week

Hellooo from the Sofa.  I have been relatively out of action after work due to my muscles not being used to the action of cleaning/moving radiators, tables & more. To help me get through the rest of the week, my chocolate cravings and to keep up with these happy America-vibes from earlier, I magically produced these scrumptious brownies. 

After work I went on a nut-shop.  I bought peanut butter & walnuts. The latter were used to bring a lovely slight crunch to the brownies.

Perfect while watching night-time telly

 Close up shot so you see the walnuts

Just like somebody's momma made them

To make your stomach satisfied and feel over-the moon, you'll need:

180g (1 cup) of dark chocolate

180g (~3/4 cup) butter

28g (1oz) cocoa powder

100g (1/2 cup) brown sugar

100g (1/2 cup) castor sugar

dash of vanilla essence

3 free-range eggs

95g (3/4 cup) plain flour

pinch of salt

50g (~2oz) chocolate chips

100 g (~4oz) chopped walnuts (optional)

This was surprisingly easy because I made the mixture all in one pan so there was next to no mess (the last think you wanna do after you've been cleaning all day).  Firstly, pre-heat your oven to 356°F/180 °C then get to work by melting the butter & chocolate in a large bowl over a pan with simmering water.  Once all rich, smooth and delicious-looking, add the vanilla, cocoa powder & both types of sugar. Beat in each egg and whisk for about a minute, then finally add the flour.  If you want to give your brownies an extra kick, stir in the chocolate chips & chopped walnuts at the end.

Bake in the oven for 23-30 minutes until they reach the texture you desire, I baked them for 24 minutes because I could see the brownie-trademark crisp on the top and when I tested with a toothpick, it came out relatively clean. Let them cool before you cut them into squares.