Indulging in rich, fudgy brownies just got easier with this Easy Fudgy Sourdough Discard Brownies recipe. This delightful dessert not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also helps reduce food waste by utilizing sourdough discard—a common byproduct of sourdough baking. Sourdough discard adds a unique depth of flavor and moisture to brownies, creating a texture that is irresistibly chewy and fudgy.
Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup sourdough discard (active or inactive)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until evenly combined.
In another bowl, mix the melted butter, sourdough discard, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
If using, fold in the chocolate chips and nuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Let the brownies cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing into squares.
