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Two pieces of Sourdough discard brownies on a black shiny board.

Fudgy Sourdough Discard Brownies

If you’re pondering the best choice for using your sourdough discard, this is it! The incorporation of sourdough discard not only reduces food waste but also adds an extra rich depth of flavour to these fudgy Sourdough Discard Brownies, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, British, Worldwide
Servings 12 -16 brownies
Calories 261 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

For the melted chocolate base

  • 50 g unsalted butter
  • 150 g dark chocolate, 52 to 54% cocoa solids, broken into pieces (or semi-sweet chocolate chips)
  • 60 g vegetable oil

For the egg mixture

  • 2 large eggs extra-large in the US
  • 1 large egg white extra-large in the US
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
  • 150 g granulated sugar or caster sugar
  • 100 g packed light brown sugar

To finish the batter

  • 50 g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 120 g sourdough starter (active or discard, 100% hydration), measured by weight, not volume

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 190°C / 375°F. Line the baking tin with parchment paper.
  • Put the butter, dark chocolate and vegetable oil in a medium pan over low heat. Stir now and then until the butter has melted, then take the pan off the heat and leave it for the chocolate to melt in the residual heat.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, egg white, salt, vanilla, caster sugar and light brown sugar with an electric handheld mixer until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Add the cocoa powder and sourdough starter to the melted chocolate and mix until combined.
  • Pour the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and gently fold until no streaks remain.
  • Pour the batter into the lined tin and bake in the centre of the oven for 30 to 35 minutes. The top should be shiny, the edges set and slightly firm, and a toothpick in the centre should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  • Leave the brownies to cool and firm up for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

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Nutrition

Calories: 261kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 118mgPotassium: 179mgFiber: 3gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 149IUCalcium: 27mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Fudgy Sourdough Brownies, Sourdough Brownies, Sourdough Discard Brownies
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