Sourdough Brownies

Unbelievably simple and so delicious.  Finally a chocolate treat that is basically healthy!  Remember: It is the quality of ingredients you use more than anything else.  We will be making these a LOT from now on!  

Original recipe is from The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fermenting Foodsbut like most baking recipes, I didnt follow it exactly.  Her book includes all of the information you need to start your own sourdough starter as well but getting a bit from a friend is the easiest way!

Here is what I did:  

Sourdough Brownies

Makes one 8 or 9" pan

Ingredients:

4    eggs

3/4 cup organic baking cocoa powder

1    cup (scant) organic raw sugar (any unrefined)

1    stick butter

1    teas vanilla extract

1/2 cup whole wheat sourdough starter (fed within last 12 hours)

Directions:

• Take the stick of butter and butter the pan with it. 

• Melt lightly melt remaining stick of butter.

• Put all ingredients (eggs, cocoa, sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and extract) into medium mixing bowl and mix well -wisking until smooth and well combined.  

• Pour batter into buttered pan.

• Bake 25-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.  

• Remove from oven and let rest for 10-15 minutes.  It will pull away from the sides a bit.  

Serve plain or with fresh whipped cream or ice cream.  Store leftovers in the fridge or freezer.