Sourdough Brownies
These sourdough brownies are rich, fudgy, and loaded with chocolate. The sourdough discard has extra acidity that gives the brownies a deeper flavor and helps them stay moist for days. Melting the butter with the sugar helps give the brownies a shiny top and chewy center. This recipe is a great way to use some of that sourdough discard and make some of the best brownies ever.
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (16 tablespoons, 227 grams)
- 2 ¼ cups granulated sugar (450 grams)
- 2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped (56 grams)
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (85 grams)
- ½ cup sourdough discard (120 grams)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all purpose flour (150 grams)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder optional
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with parchment paper or spray it with non stick spray.
- Place the butter and sugar in a saucepan and heat over medium heat until the better melts. Continue to cook over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes (this will help some of the sugar dissolve and give the brownies a shiny top).
- Remove from heat and toss in the chopped chocolate and cocoa powder. Stir until all the chocolate melts.
- Transfer the chocolate mixture to a large mixing bowl and stir for a few minutes until it cools down slightly.
- Stir in the sourdough starter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Place a sifter over the bowl and sift the flour, salt, espresso powder, and baking powder over the batter. Stir until well combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter into the 13 x 9 inch pan and bake for 22 to 28 minutes or until the edges look set. If you have an instant read thermometer the center of the brownies will be 185°F to 198°F when done.
Notes
Store leftovers at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 slice | Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 170mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g
