Brownies as promised

 

 

In my previous post, like many weeks ago, I mentioned that after my newly renovated kitchen is done, one of  the many things I would like to bake is brownies. It was about 2 years ago that I posted a blog on my brownies using the recipe from Bill's Basic by Bill Granger. I have decided to do them again.

 

A very simple and straightforward recipe, like any brownies recipes. I only left out the chopped chocolates as suggested. Instead, I added 1/2 tsp of Orange essence to lend that tinge of orange flavour and a hint of citrus in this recipe.

Tasted just as good as my previous attempts. Love the harden top - sweet, soft and crusty. Guess one big let down is my photography. I don't seem to be able to take good, sharp shots of these dark brownies. Any tips? By the way, if you need the recipe, drop me a line.



Frowning on Brownies

What is the big joke for not posting on my blog? Forgotten my password. Refused to seek help and racked my brains to recall it. So finally...

Yes, about brownies. I always read in baking books, blogs that Brownies are simple to make and there are many variations and so on but what is the perfect Brownies? I suppose out there there are fudgy ones; cakey ones; melt-in-your-mouths ones and what else? To each his taste I reckon. 

I have tried a few recipes and the one I did today is from Bill's Basic by Bill Granger. Got the book immediately after a Sunday Times review of it. Bill does not just bake but whips up dishes as well (a little info for those who are not familiar with this Aussie).

I tweaked the recipe a little and the result was no one ie my family members wanted to die for it. I must qualify however, that I am still working on my baking skills...so it is not about whose recipe it is - or is it? Anyway, here I go again, looking out for that perfect Brownies.