So you want to know more about the secret of how to make a brownie? Well be sure to listen well because once you know these secrets, you too will be able to pick the best recipes… and not just the ones that look good in the picture.
One tip to making an amazing brownie is to use the right size pan. Some recipes call for an 8 x 8 pan which is great… if you want about a dozen little skimpy brownies.
My favorite pan to use a hefty 9 x 13 sized pan. This size is great because it gives me the perfect depth of brownie and also makes sure I have enough brownies to go around!
Once the family knows that there are brownies, it isn’t long before they find their way into the kitchen so I need plenty for everyone!
Another suggestion is to find a recipe with (generally) less than 2 sticks of butter. With too much butter in the batter, your brownies could turn out greasy and mushy! But be careful, if you seek a recipe with not enough butter, your brownies could be gritty. The grittiness is due to the amount of butter not being sufficient enough to balance out the flour content.
If you’re still out of luck you might want to try this easy fix. Find a recipe which uses cake flour and not all-purpose. All-purpose is good for some things but when used in brownies it can be catastrophic!
Ok, so maybe not that extreme but when you use cake flour, because it is milled from softer wheat than all-purpose flour, it contributes less protein or gluten to a recipe. The result is a finer textured brownie with a smooth finish. Perfect!
Well now you know the secret…you decide how your brownie will turn out as soon as you choose the recipe.
How to make a brownie doesn’t have to be a painful and confusing process… as long as you use the right recipe, and as long as you know the secrets.