Perfect Baking Book — Murray Jaffe’s Perfect Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Line an 8 inch square metal pan with foil and spray bottom with cooking spray.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Position rack to center.In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Beat in the sugar until mixed in. Beat in the eggs (just until mixed — don’t beat in a lot of air), then add the cocoa and mix until smooth. Thoroughly blend together the flour, baking powder and salt.
2. 2
   Add to the mixing bowl and beat for 2 minutes (important ).
3. 3
   Add the water and vanilla and mix, then mix in the walnuts. Dough will be stilff and sticky.
4. 4
   Spread dough in pan and bake for 30 40 minutes (I baked for 3
5. 5
   or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out without batter on it.
6. 6
   Let cool for a few hours, then lift from pan and cut into 16 squares.