Saffron's Brownies

Saffron's Brownies

A gooey and delicious treat

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Makes 24

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 1 hour 15 minutes, plus cooling time

Freezable

Without topping

Method

  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, sugar 30g, salt 0.39 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, May 2004.

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  • 2008-01-24 10:47:20.257604

    hcha6434 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    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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  • 2008-02-06 21:00:25.225588

    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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  • 2008-02-06 21:03:32.364012

    Lynda's bake rated this recipe

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  • 2008-03-08 18:48:42.130457

    lisak commented on this recipe

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

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  • 2008-04-12 01:06:33.400771

    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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  • 2008-04-12 01:06:54.81141

    HayleyLee rated this recipe

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  • 2008-06-28 11:01:15.300758

    traceymcv rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    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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  • 2008-07-08 22:35:18.149532

    RachL rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    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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  • 2008-08-06 11:21:53.924535

    Mary commented on this recipe

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

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  • 2008-08-06 11:21:57.095244

    Mary commented on this recipe

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

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  • 2008-11-18 10:43:15.832987

    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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  • 2008-11-22 17:45:35.127777

    Cookery Book rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    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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  • 2009-03-19 13:28:18.732323

    eleanoroc rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

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

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  • 2009-04-04 14:46:54.379985

    catherinelfoot rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    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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  • 2009-06-06 06:15:40.783941

    eloise rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

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

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  • 2009-07-02 21:57:17.606634

    Daria rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    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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  • 2009-07-13 12:34:45.944935

    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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  • 2009-07-13 12:35:44.525823

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  • 2009-09-05 19:29:53.036162

    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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  • 2009-09-05 19:30:29.927534

    Shellbell rated and commented on this recipe

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

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Makes 24

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 1 hour 15 minutes, plus cooling time

Freezable

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
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Per square

383 kcalories, protein 4g, carbohydrate 40g, fat 24 g, saturated fat 14g, fibre 1g, sugar 30g, salt 0.39 g

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