#Homemade Brownies

[mumblelard]

the neodymium microcosmos or the anticipation of received forms

last week was the seventeenth anniversary of my first post in this place and after three thousand one hundred thirty-seven posts, i am pretty sure i'm still not doing it right

my kids and my girlfriend came over friday night and we drank pink lemonade tequila spritzers and ate pizza and shared this week's stories. it was a really nice night

yesterday, a cover of thirteen by big star came on the radio, and i was barely able to explain to cassidy how that song always makes me cry just before i lost my voice

last night i dreamt of quitting, i dreamt of a magazine cover with red stars on a blue field and no words, and i dreamt again of walls filled with pastel fauna absent menace or comfort

today, i am spending the day with finn and fall and they have surprises in store!

this week spans bloomsday, the solstice, the full moon, and midsummer

i'm spending next weekend in the mountains up near the gorge and my anticipation grows

[thisisdore]

20/12/24

I spent six hours in the den today working on my notebooks for 2025, and I truly had the best time, I’m very hopeful for this coming year. It was pretty late once I crashed on the sofa, so dinner was soon inhaled, and I at least spent a little more time eating my pudding. Early night tonight as the last few days have been a lot on my body, I also got to experiment a little with my new book shelf, and with what I want on display and all that.

[fullcravings]

Easy Homemade Cosmic Brownies

[foodshowxyz]

Strawberry Chocolate Brownie Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Brownie:

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup chocolate chips

For the Topping:

Fresh strawberries, sliced

1/4 cup chocolate syrup

Instructions:

Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease an 8-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Make the Brownie Batter:

In a large bowl, mix melted butter with sugar until well combined.

Add eggs and vanilla extract, and mix thoroughly.

Sift together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just blended.

Fold in the chocolate chips.

Bake the Brownies:

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

Add the Strawberry Topping:

Once the brownies are warm but not hot, arrange the sliced strawberries on top in a single layer.

Drizzle with Chocolate:

Drizzle the chocolate syrup over the strawberries and brownies for a glossy finish.

Serve:

Cut into squares and serve while still warm for a gooey texture, or allow to cool completely for a firmer brownie.

Optionally, you can dust with powdered sugar or serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.

[anna-hawk]

Made a batch of Brookies and damn the cookie/brownie combo hits just right

[homemakinghippie]

Baking Substitutions

Baking Powder: You can replace one teaspoon of baking powder with 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar. This is essentially what baking powder is made of. You can bulk prepare it and add a bit of cornstarch to keep it from clumping. Alternatively, if you don't have cream of tartar, you could also use one teaspoon of baking soda and two teaspoons of either vinegar or lemon juice.

Baking Soda: This one isn't as easy to substitute in my opinion. You can use things like baker's ammonia or potassium bicarbonate, but here in the US at least, I don't think your typical grocery store carries those. Depending on what you're making you can use self rising flour (this already has baking soda in it), egg whites, or club soda. I suggest checking for replacements that work specifically for what you're making.

Buttermilk: There are lots of things you can use to replace buttermilk. Kefir is the closest option to buttermilk you have. You can use it cup for cup. You can also use yogurt or sour cream and milk at about a 1:3 ratio cup for cup to replace buttermilk. The most popular suggestion I see (and what I use personally) is vinegar or lemon juice and milk. Just add one tablespoon of your choice of lemon juice or vinegar to one cup of milk and let it sit for a few minutes to sour. You may see small clumps with this method and that's okay.

Sugar: If you happen to be out of granulated sugar, but still have powdered sugar, you can just use powdered sugar instead. If you need powdered sugar, but only have granulated sugar, put your granulated sugar through a blender! In my experience it doesn't get quite as fine as powdered sugar, so if you're trying to make something like macarons it may not work.

Brown sugar: Just like powdered sugar, brown sugar starts as plain granulated sugar. All you have to do is add molasses! Start with one cup of granulated sugar and add one tablespoon until you get the the darkness you desire.

[johaerys-writes]

People who post "healthy" recipes online that require a cup of almond butter and half a cup of organic maple syrup or some shit should go straight to jail

[thegirl-in3z]

Brownies & ice cream

[thisisdore]

17/11/24

Lots of catching up on things today, but I also got to see the original wallpaper in my bedroom, make some brownies, and best of all clean bedding to climb into this evening.

[ardatli]

It's my birthday in three hours.

I'm turning 44.

Oy.

[shris890]

Classic brownie, made with high quality couverture chocolate and non alkalised cocoa powder, Crinkle top gooey brownie, the perfect chocolatey indulgence, it’ll keep you coming back for seconds.

[sacklet]

Kept forgetting to post that Sacklet had gone to Olive Garden, and he ate EVERYTHING. A very hungry little guy. He had soup and salad and a whole lot of pasta with a chocolate mint to freshen up at the end. Sacklet didn't know he would like pasta so much, so we'll make some homemade pasta for the little guy sometime soon :3

[parveens-kitchen]

Quick Small Batch One Bowl Olive Oil Brownies

Quick Small Batch One Bowl Olive Oil Brownies:If you’re craving a delicious chocolate treat but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen, these Quick Small Batch One Bowl Olive Oil Brownies are the perfect solution. Not only are they incredibly easy to make, but they also use olive oil instead of butter, adding a unique and delightful flavor to your brownies. So, let’s get started! ##…

[fullcravings]

Mummy Brownies Recipe

[jakeperalta]

I have this whole week off and it will mostly be used for house decorating but I decided to make today my treating myself day and it has felt sooo luxurious