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Sourdough Brownies
These sourdough brownies are perfect for using up sourdough discard! They are fudgy, super chocolatey, and have gorgeous crackly tops. Only 10 ingredients and 12 minutes to prep! Recipe includes a how-to video.
Prep Time
12 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
42 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 266 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 10 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 oz 60% or semisweet chocolate bar chopped into small pieces
- ½ cup Dutch process cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- ½ cup sourdough discard
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and arrange a rack to the center of the oven. Line a 9x9” square baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Combine butter and chopped chocolate in a large microwave-safe mixing bowl and heat in the microwave in 25-second intervals, stirring well in between, until butter and chocolate are melted and mixture is smooth (alternatively you may melt on the stovetop over a double boiler).
- Immediately add cocoa powder and stir well.
- In a separate bowl, combine sugar and eggs. Use a whisk to beat vigorously for about 2-3 minutes (or use an electric mixer on high speed for 1 minute).
- Add sourdough discard and vanilla extract and stir well.
- Drizzle melted chocolate mixture into egg mixture and stir until well-combined.
- Add flour and salt and stir until completely combined and batter is uniform.
- Stir in chocolate chips, if using.
- Spread evenly into prepared baking sheet and bake in center rack of oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist fudgy crumbs (or clean).
- Allow brownies to cool in pan before cutting and serving.
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Notes
- May substitute natural cocoa powder, but Dutch process works best with this recipe for best flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
266kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
84mg
(4%)
Potassium
145mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
256IU
(5%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 266kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 256IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.