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.
Equipment
- Square 24×24 cm Baking Tray ideally, not glass or ceramic
Ingredients
- 150 g dark chocolate 52-54% cocoa solids, broken up into pieces
- 50 g unsalted butter
- 60 g vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg white
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 150 g caster sugar
- 100 g light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 50 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 120 g sourdough starter active or discard (100% hydration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180° C Fan. Line a square 24x24 cm baking tray with parchment paper.
- Place the butter, chocolate chunks and vegetable oil into a medium pan, and set it over low heat. Stir it once in a while until the butter melts, then set it aside for the chocolate to melt in the residual heat.
- In the meantime, using an electric handheld mixer, whisk the eggs, egg white, salt, vanilla, caster sugar and light brown sugar in a large bowl, until light and fluffy.
- To your melted chocolate, add the cocoa powder and sourdough starter and mix to combine.
- Pour the chocolate mixture into your egg mixture and gently fold everything together.
- Pour the brownie batter into a prepared baking tray and bake in the centre of the oven for 30-35 minutes.
- Take the brownies out of the oven and leave them to cool down 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
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