Chocolate Brownies

INGREDIENTS
200g dark chocolate, chopped
250g butter, chopped
1¾ cups (310g) brown sugar
4 eggs, lightly beaten
⅓ cup (35g) cocoa powder, sifted
1¼ cups (185g) plain flour, sifted
¼ teaspoon baking powder

PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 160°C.
You will need a 20cm-square slice tin lined with non-stick baking paper.

METHOD
* Place the chocolate and butter in a saucepan over low heat and stir until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
* Place the sugar, eggs, cocoa, flour and baking powder in a bowl.
* Add the chocolate mixture and mix until combined. Bake for 50 minutes or until an inserted skewer withdraws clean.
* Allow to cool slightly in the tin before slicing. Serve warm or cold.

REHEATING, STORAGE & LEFTOVERS
* Store the leftovers in an airtight container for later or place the slices individually into ziplock bags and freeze.

VARIATIONS & TIPS
* Add about a ½ cup walnuts to the mixture before baking

NOTE
Always look for organic ingredients to be sure you are avoiding additives or check the label carefully to confirm there are no nasties in your ingredients.