4ozbittersweet chocolateI've also made these brownies with dark chocolate, to great results, if you like your brownies a little sweeter
5tablespoonsof buttercut into small chunks
2large eggs
2/3cupsugar
3/4cuplight rye flourdark rye gives a heavier taste and texture to the brownies--go with the light rye for best results
1/4cupunsweetened cocoa powder--go with Dutch cocoa powder for a richerdarker taste. The brownies are also fine with regular cocoa powder.
1/2tspsea salt
1/4tspbaking powder
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
Melt chocolate and butter together in a small pot over low heat; or, melt in the microwave in 15-second increments, stirring after every round of heating to avoid burning or sticking. Stir well until all butter and chocolate is melted together. Allow cooling slightly.
Add eggs to dry ingredients, stirring well. Then, add the melted chocolate and butter.