Sourdough Brownies

Ingredients

• 10 Tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 oz 60% or semisweet chocolate bar (chopped into small pieces )
• ½ cup Dutch process cocoa powder
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs (room temperature)
• ½ cup sourdough discard
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and arrange a rack to the center of the oven. Line a 9x9” square baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.

2. 2

   Combine butter and chopped chocolate in a large microwave-safe mixing bowl and heat in the microwave in 25-second intervals, stirring well in between, until butter and chocolate are melted and mixture is smooth (alternatively you may melt on the stovetop over a double boiler).

3. 3

   Immediately add cocoa powder and stir well.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, combine sugar and eggs. Use a whisk to beat vigorously for about 2-3 minutes (or use an electric mixer on high speed for 1 minute).

5. 5

   Add sourdough discard and vanilla extract and stir well.

6. 6

   Drizzle melted chocolate mixture into egg mixture and stir until well-combined.

7. 7

   Add flour and salt and stir until completely combined and batter is uniform.

8. 8

   Stir in chocolate chips, if using.

9. 9

   Spread evenly into prepared baking sheet and bake in center rack of oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist fudgy crumbs (or clean).

10. 10

    Allow brownies to cool in pan before cutting and serving.