The Best Brownies

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). (5 minutes) Grease an 8-inch square baking pan with butter. For easy removal, line the pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.

Recipe View 2 mins In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. (2 minutes) Set aside.

Recipe View 8 mins In a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler), combine the chopped chocolate and cubed butter. (8 minutes) Heat, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Recipe View 5 mins In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, beat together the sugar and eggs on high speed until light, thick, and pale, about 5 minutes. (5 minutes) Beat in the vanilla extract. Gradually drizzle in the slightly cooled chocolate mixture, mixing on high speed until well combined.

Recipe View 3 mins Gently fold in the flour mixture just until no streaks of flour remain. (3 minutes) Be careful not to overmix.

Recipe View 2 mins Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 30 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs attached. (30 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Let the brownies cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes. (15 minutes) Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan. Let cool completely before cutting into 9 squares.