Any Home Bakers Here?

[N F C]

Thanks Debby. Fudgy and not overly sweet sounds perfect! I was telling hubs about these and he wants to give them a try.

I hope you do try them IM...honestly, as picky as I am about brownies, this one is the best I've ever made. Let me know what you think if you give them a go!

 

[DigMyChicks]

My new favorite brownie recipe They're moist, fudgy and not overly sweet with a whole lot of flavor.

Guinness Brownies

1 12-oz bottle Guinness Extra Stout
3/4 Cup unsalted butter, room temperature
8 oz semi-sweet chocolate (chop up a bar or use chips)
1 1/4 Cup granulated sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 Cup AP flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon espresso powder

Frosting:
1/2 Cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2 Cups confectioners sugar
2-3 Tablespoon of the reduced Guinness (see step #1 of directions)
1 teaspoon espresso powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

1. In a small saucepan, bring the Guinness to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce to medium heat and simmer until reduced down to 2/3 Cup (about 25 minutes). Set aside to cool for at least 10 minutes. You will use 1/2 Cup in the brownies and the rest in the frosting.

2. Preheat the oven to 350*. Line a 9"x9" pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to lift the finished brownies out. Set aside.

3. Place the butter and semi-sweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt in 30 second increments, whisking after each, until completely smooth. Whisk in the sugar and 1/2 Cup of reduced Guinness until completely combined. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract. Whisk in the flour, salt and espresso powder. Pour evenly into prepared pan.

4. Bake for 30-32 minutes, then test with a toothpick inserted into the center of the pan. If there are a few moist crumbs adhering to the toothpick, the brownies are done. Don't over bake.

5. Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely.

6. Frosting: Using a mixer, beat the butter on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Mix in the confectioners' sugar, then beat in the remaining 2-3 Tablespoons reduced Guinness, the espresso powder, vanilla extract and salt.

7. Frost the brownies. Cover and store leftovers at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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They look good Debby!

 

[N F C]

They look good Debby!

Thank you DMC! I'm going to pack most of them up to send off to Casper with DH so they aren't all here tempting me

 

[rjohns39]

Did another batch of english muffins. This time I doubled the recipe, got a whole lot better at rolling to a consistent 1/2" and used the larger cutter.

We also decided we wanted Cinnamon Raisin Bread, so went looking for a quick recipe that we could also manage proofer and oven time. This recipe is a bit strange, but it works and tastes fantastic. I added something I stole from someone else, before we put it in the oven, we brushed it with milk and sprinkled cinnamon and sugar over it. Also, only had a 1/3 cup of raisins so it's 50/50 raisins and craisins. Ohhhh and the cinnamon honey butter is to die for.

Dutch Oven Cinnamon Raisin Bread.

 

[N F C]

Did another batch of english muffins. This time I doubled the recipe, got a whole lot better at rolling to a consistent 1/2" and used the larger cutter.

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We also decided we wanted Cinnamon Raisin Bread, so went looking for a quick recipe that we could also manage proofer and oven time. This recipe is a bit strange, but it works and tastes fantastic. I added something I stole from someone else, before we put it in the oven, we brushed it with milk and sprinkled cinnamon and sugar over it. Also, only had a 1/3 cup of raisins so it's 50/50 raisins and craisins. Ohhhh and the cinnamon honey butter is to die for.

Dutch Oven Cinnamon Raisin Bread.

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Beautiful muffins and bread Bob!

 

[DigMyChicks]

Did another batch of english muffins. This time I doubled the recipe, got a whole lot better at rolling to a consistent 1/2" and used the larger cutter.

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We also decided we wanted Cinnamon Raisin Bread, so went looking for a quick recipe that we could also manage proofer and oven time. This recipe is a bit strange, but it works and tastes fantastic. I added something I stole from someone else, before we put it in the oven, we brushed it with milk and sprinkled cinnamon and sugar over it. Also, only had a 1/3 cup of raisins so it's 50/50 raisins and craisins. Ohhhh and the cinnamon honey butter is to die for.

Dutch Oven Cinnamon Raisin Bread.

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Beautiful Bob!! They look yummy!

 

[DigMyChicks]

I just made blueberry muffins to bring to work. I thought I bought buttermilk. It looks like buttermilk...hope it tastes the same.

 

[rjohns39]

Thanks, I really like these.

 

[DigMyChicks]

Have a good day all. I’m running behind.

 

[rjohns39]

I just made blueberry muffins to bring to work. I thought I bought buttermilk. It looks like buttermilk...hope it tastes the same.
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They look great