English Brownies

We were just given brownies (from a British friend) with many apologies.

"I know that Americans make brownies all the time, so they probably won't be as good."

WRONG.

Before eating them I mentioned to this friend that most Americans make brownies with a mix, therefore, anything homemade would probably be better. I was, however, amazed at just how delectable they were. They were some of the best brownies I have ever eaten.

SO, I decided I must give you the recipe.

English Brownies Extraordinaire

6 oz. butter
6 oz. plain flour
6 oz. chocolate (good baking chocolate, dark, of course)
1 teaspoon baking powder
12 oz. caster sugar (finer sugar than normal. She also mentioned that she puts a vanilla bean in her sugar to flavor it, not necessary of course!)
3 large eggs
nuts (optional)
(With these ingredients, how could these not be good brownies?)

grease and line 8x12 inch baking tin.

Melt butter and chocolae over water in a bowl (or stove.) When melted stir in sifted flour and baking powder, sugar and beaten eggs. Add nuts if desired.

Bake in a cool/medium oven (150 degrees celsius/325 degrees F) for about 25 minutes. Do not overcook or brownies will go hard. Cut into squares when cool, and sprinkle with icing sugar (powdered sugar.)

Enjoy a little taste of Britain!