Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F with rack in center position.
  2. Butter and flour 13" x 9" pan.
  3. In 3 qt heavy saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  4. Remove from heat and allow to come to room temperature.
  5. Whisk in sugar and vanilla into chocolate/butter combination.
  6. Whisk in eggs, one at a time until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
  7. In separate bowl combine Dutch process chocolate powder, flour and salt.
  8. Combine flour mixture with chocolate/butter and whisk thoroughly.
  9. Add chopped walnuts if using.
  10. Spread brownie batter in pan and bake for 25-35 minutes.
  11. Cool completely.