Baek Jong-won's Brownie Recipe

Make soft and moist brownies at home with simple ingredients and methods. This recipe is designed to be easy for anyone to follow, reflecting Baek Jong-won's culinary philosophy.

Ingredients

• Unsalted butter: 1 cup (approx. 2 sticks, softened at room temperature)
• White sugar: 1 cup
• Brown sugar: 1 cup (packed)
• Eggs: 3 (large)
• Vanilla extract: 1 tablespoon
• All-purpose flour: 1 cup
• Cocoa powder: 1 cup (unsweetened)
• Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
• Salt: 1 teaspoon
• Dark chocolate chips: 1 cup

Instructions

1. Preheat oven and prepare pan

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
2. Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.

2. Prepare the batter

1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
2. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Stir in chocolate chips.

3. Bake

1. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
2. Bake for 25-30 minutes.

• The brownies are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Tips

• For moister brownies: Use room temperature ingredients and do not reduce the amount of sugar.
• Avoid overmixing: When combining wet and dry ingredients, mix only until just combined.
• Perfect baking test: Use a toothpick to check the doneness of the center. A slightly moist crumb is ideal.
• Topping: Top with chocolate ganache or serve with vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.

Plating and Serving

1. Cut the brownies into squares and arrange on a plate.
2. Dust lightly with powdered sugar.
3. Serve with warm coffee or tea for the perfect dessert.

Baek Jong-won's brownie recipe is designed to deliver a rich and deep chocolate flavor using basic ingredients. Enjoy making it at home! 😊