Discard brownies

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Baking Time: 25-30 minutes
Total Time: 40-45 minutes
Servings: 12 brownies

Intensity: Easy

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sourdough discard
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
• Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients:
   • In another bowl, mix the sourdough discard, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   • Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Add Chocolate Chips (Optional):
   • If desired, fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed in the batter.
6. Bake the Brownies:
   • Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
7. Cool and Serve:
   • Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan.
   • Once cooled, slice the brownies into squares and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
8. Nutritional Information (per serving):
   • Calories: 220 kcal
   • Protein: 3g
   • Carbohydrates: 30g
   • Fat: 11g
   • Saturated Fat: 7g
   • Cholesterol: 50mg
   • Sodium: 120mg
   • Fiber: 2g
   • Sugar: 18g
9. Enjoy:
   • Serve these delicious sourdough discard brownies as a treat for dessert or a sweet snack any time of the day!