- Preheat the oven to 350 F or 180 C.
- Line a 9 inch x 9 inch square baking pan with butter and dust with flour.
- Tap out the excess flour.
- In a small saucepan, melt :
1 1/2 Cups Unsalted Butter ( 3 Sticks );
4 Ounces Bittersweet Chocolate ( 65 percent cocoa or higher );
over low heat stirring frequently.
- Meanwhile in a stand mixer, beat :
1 1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar;
3 Large Eggs;
1 Teaspoon Vanilla;
on high until the mixture is creamy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- You may want to cover the mixer with a towel so it doesn't splatter.
- Add the warm chocolate mixture to the sugar and egg mixture for 30 seconds to
1 minute until the mix is shiny and creamy.
- Add :
1/2 Cup Plus 2 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour;
Pinch of Salt;
and pulse the mixer on low just until the flour is mixed in being careful not to
over mix.
- If you wish to add :
Toasted Nuts;
Chocolate Chips;
Dried Fruit;
this is the time to do it.
- Spread the batter in the pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick
inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack and allow to cool completely before cutting