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1. Butter and line a 30cm x 21cm tin. Preheat the oven to fan 160/conventional 180/gas 4. Break up the chocolate with the butter and melt in the microwave on Medium for about 5 minutes, stirring halfway through.
2. Beat the sugar and eggs in a bowl. Stir in the melted chocolate, add the flour and beat well. Pour into the tin and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top looks papery and feels slightly wobbly. Leave to cool in the tin.
3. Break up the chocolate with the butter and melt in the microwave on Medium for about 1 minute. Stir until smooth then spread over the cake. Dust with icing sugar and cut into squares.

Per square

383 kcalories, protein 4g, carbohydrate 40g, fat 24 g, saturated fat 14g, fibre 1g, salt 0.39 g

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• hcha6434

  24 January 2008

  hcha6434 rated and commented on this recipe

  

  VERY VERY rich! Didn't make the topping as I didn't have the ingredients at hand, but was still scrumptous!!!!

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• Lynda's bake

  06 February 2008

  Lynda's bake commented on this recipe

  This is the best brownie receipe I have ever come across. I only made the topping once and it was too rich so I don't bother anymore. They don't need it. I make these all the time as gifts and for special occasions and am always asked for the receipe. They are best served slightly warm with good quality vanilla ice-cream.

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• lisak

  08 March 2008

  lisak commented on this recipe

  gorgeous brownies but not as good as Saffron's ones!!

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• HayleyLee

  12 April 2008

  HayleyLee commented on this recipe

  They were so delicious we re-made them the next day without any drugs! Now thats good!

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• traceymcv

  28 June 2008

  traceymcv rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Really easy great tasting recipe. My kids love making and eating these. Have never made the topping as I don't think it needs it. Make sure you have a deep enough tin!

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• RachL

  08 July 2008

  RachL rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Best brownie recipe I have made and very straightforward too. I didn't bother with the topping and I have also made them with the addition of walnut pieces (I think about 125g).

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• Mary

  06 August 2008

  Mary commented on this recipe

  hey...do we need to mix in the flour with a beater or spoon?

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• Mary

  06 August 2008

  Mary commented on this recipe

  hey...do we need to mix in the flour with a beater or spoon?

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• katiebhughes

  18 November 2008

  katiebhughes commented on this recipe

  My friend made this with gluten free flour - so it was definitely something you have to eat as a dessert (quite gooey) but very good!

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• Cookery Book

  22 November 2008

  Cookery Book rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Try to look away as you're measuring out the butter and sugar (HOW much?!) because this recipe turns out the richest, most chocolatey brownies you'll ever eat. Even my aga managed to turn out two perfect batches (note to fellow aga-owners - you'll need to cook it for much longer and keep checking, mine took 1 hour 45 mins on a very low setting!).

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• eleanoroc

  19 March 2009

  eleanoroc rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Excellent recipe, always works a treat to produce delicious brownies.

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• catherinelfoot

  04 April 2009

  catherinelfoot rated and commented on this recipe

  

  My husband is very picky when it comes to brownies, but he loved these. They turned out perfectly and were very easy to make. Having read the comments above I didn't make the topping and agree that they don't need it.

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• eloise

  06 June 2009

  eloise rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Easy recipe that tastes fantastic. I didn't bother with the topping either. They are delicious as they are.

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• Daria

  02 July 2009

  Daria rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This is simply the best ever brownies recipe. Easy to make and tastes heavenly!!! Try it and you'll fall in love with them :) P.S. I didn't make the topping, it was great as is.

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• Bamboo Drainpipes

  13 July 2009

  Bamboo Drainpipes commented on this recipe

  Haha, when I was so shocked when I saw how much butter was needed. But I added peanut butter to it nonetheless (when melting the chocolate and butter in a bain marie, I don't like microwaves) which was yummy. I had a bit, then friends came over and finished the rest which is always a good sign. : ) I also added baking powder (don't know why, really) and used a cake tin because there was too much and my other tin wasn't deep enough. Thanks for the recipie. : )

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• Shellbell

  05 September 2009

  Shellbell commented on this recipe

  OMG!!! The nicest brownies I have EVER tasted - so moist and gooey and so simple to make. I brought them into work and they were gone in seconds. I will DEFINITELY be making these again ... but I will keep them all to myself!!

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• Shellbell

  05 September 2009

  Shellbell rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Forgot to rate ... 5 stars without a doubt!

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Ingredients

• 375g good-quality dark chocolate
• 375g butter , cut into pieces
• 6 medium eggs
• 500g caster sugar
• 225g plain flour

FOR THE TOPPING

• 140g good-quality dark chocolate
• 50g butter , cut into pieces
• icing sugar for dusting

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Difficulty and servings

Makes 24

Preparation and cooking times

Ready in 1 hour 15 minutes, plus cooling time

Without topping

Ingredients

• 375g good-quality dark chocolate
• 375g butter , cut into pieces
• 6 medium eggs
• 500g caster sugar
• 225g plain flour

FOR THE TOPPING

• 140g good-quality dark chocolate
• 50g butter , cut into pieces
• icing sugar for dusting

Per square

383 kcalories, protein 4g, carbohydrate 40g, fat 24 g, saturated fat 14g, fibre 1g, salt 0.39 g

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