Brownie Kasih Sayang

I called this brownie kasih sayang. Why? Because I used to make this for my close friends for hari raya. But now, I only make for them only upon request and at my own terms (ikut rajin) :). Since one of my close friend that used to order this brownie in bulk (bawak balik Kelantan) has ventured into baking, I am honored to share this very own recipe of mine for more than 10 years kottt. Brownie is the most easy to make baking project and yet very delicious.

Rule of thumb:

•  Do not overmixed (no stand or hand mixer required, just use your egg whisker and spatula)
•  Do not overbake (they are not supposed to have dome or crack in middle) so get to know you oven very well

Warning:

It is addictive! :)

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter - ikut suka la salted or unsalted, up to you

4 tbsp good cocoa powder

2 large eggs

180 gm caster sugar

1 tsp vanilla essence

65 gm self raising flour

50 gm chocolate chips

50 gm chopped walnuts

Method:

1. Preheat your overn to 170 degree Celsius. Grease and line an 8 x 8 or 11 x 7 (inches) baking tray with parchment paper.
2. In a small microwaveable bowl, melt your butter in the microwave. Fold in the cocoa powder and combine well until it is smooth and shiny.
3. In a medium mixing bowl, lightly whisk the eggs and sugar just until it is well blended. 
4. Pour the cocoa mixture into the egg mixture. Using your spatula, mix them well. Add vanilla.
5. Sift the flour into the mixture and stir until no patches of flour visible
6. Fold in the chips and nut. Mix well
7. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 40 minutes.
8. Remove from the oven, let cool completely and indulge it with chocolate sauce ,a scoop of ice cream (or 2),or whipped cream and some berries...heaven!

Note:

You know that you have successfully baked an excellent brownie when you eat it, it is chewy and moist (that is why not to overbake or else it would be very dry).