Walnut Brownie

Ingredients

• 200 g Baking chocolate (52% cocoa) (cut into pieces to facilitate melting)
• 125 g Unsalted butter (at room temperature or melted in the microwave)
• 90 g Granulated sugar or brown sugar
• 50 g Type 45 flour (sift to avoid lumps)
• 3 pcs Eggs (medium size, at room temperature)
• 1 pinch Salt
• 3 g Baking powder (just a small pinch, optional)
• 1 sachet Vanilla extract (or vanilla sugar) (about 5 ml)
• 100 g Walnuts (halves) coarsely chopped (can be lightly toasted for more flavor)

Instructions

1. Prepare the workstation

   Gather all ingredients, measure them and preheat the oven to 180 °C.

   Time: PT5M

2. Chop the walnuts

   Cut the walnut halves into coarse pieces using a knife or break them with your hands.

   Time: PT2M

3. Melt butter and chocolate

   Place the diced butter and chocolate in a microwave‑safe bowl. Heat for 30 s, stir, then repeat until a smooth mixture is obtained.

   Time: PT2M

4. Whisk eggs, sugar, salt and vanilla

   In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar, pinch of salt and vanilla extract until the mixture lightens and becomes frothy.

   Time: PT2M

5. Fold in flour and baking powder

   Add the sifted flour and baking powder to the egg‑sugar mixture, then gently mix for 30 s.

   Time: PT1M

6. Combine melted chocolate

   Pour the melted butter‑chocolate mixture into the bowl and fold until a homogeneous batter is achieved.

   Time: PT2M

7. Add the walnuts

   Fold the chopped walnuts into the batter, distributing them evenly.

   Time: PT1M

8. Prepare the pan

   Line the pan with parchment paper, allowing the edges to overhang for easy removal.

   Time: PT2M

9. Pour the batter into the pan

   Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface with a spatula. Gently tap the pan on the countertop to release air bubbles.

   Time: PT1M

10. Bake

    Place the pan in the oven and bake for 20 minutes at 180 °C. Check doneness by inserting a knife tip: it should come out with a few moist crumbs.

    Time: PT20M

    Temperature: 180°C

11. Cool and cut

    Allow the brownie to cool completely in the pan (about 10 minutes), then unmold and cut into squares.

    Time: PT10M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

420

Protein

5 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

25 g

Fiber

3 g