OzarkWoman Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 These are the very best brownies I have ever made and I even made these and sold them in my bakery back in the day. Barb Schaller's Famous Orgasmic Chocolate BrowniesRecipe By: Barb Schaller Serving Size: 24 1 cup unsalted butter (8 oz) 4 ozs unsweetened baking chocolate 2 cups granulated sugar (15 oz) 4 eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp almond extract 1 cup chopped nuts, optional (walnuts or pecans) 1 1/3 cups cake flour (6 oz) 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt In microwave oven, on medium-high power, melt butter and chocolate in 2-quart microwave-safe bowl, about 3 minutes. Stir until smooth. Mix in granulated sugar, then beat in eggs, one at a time, with wire whisk. Mix in vanilla and almond. Stir in nuts. Combine cake flour, baking powder, and salt and fold into chocolate. Spread batter in 9x13" pan lined with baking parchment and bake in preheated oven at 350°F for about 33-35 minutes. Do not overbake; toothpick may have fudgy crumbs on it, but not wet batter. Notes: First Place, Plain Brownies, 1997 Minnesota State Fair. Adapted from recipe in Cook's Illustrated magazine, March/April 1994. Please note that I do use real chocolate, unsalted butter and cake flour. If you do not, don't complain to me about it. Quote
doug yowell Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 I stayed in bed until almost noon. I got the week off from work.Almost noon??????? Quote
Members phkrause Posted July 10, 2012 Members Posted July 10, 2012 I stayed in bed until almost noon. I got the week off from work. I hope with pay. :) Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 10, 2012 Members Posted July 10, 2012 Or you can just send them to me for an unbiased taste test to determine whether or not you should share them with the rest of your family. I'm with you doug. She can send half to you and half to me. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Liz Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 You guys are too funny. Yes, next time, I'll send ya'll a batch to see if it's fit to eat. Please note that I do use real chocolate, unsalted butter and cake flour. If you do not, don't complain to me about it. This reminded me of a poem, that my mom kept on her fridge. I didn't have potatoes, so I substituted rice. I didn't have paprika, so I used another spice. I didn't have tomato sauce, I used tomato paste' A whole can, not a half a can--I do not like to waste. A friend gave me the recipe, she said you couldn't beat it! There must be something wrong with her --I couldn't even eat it. Quote For what will a man be profited, if he gains the whole world, and forfeits his soul? Mat. 16:26Please, support the JDRF and help find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Please, support the March of Dimes.
cricket Posted July 11, 2012 Author Posted July 11, 2012 Yeah! Brownies all around. Thanks, Liz and OzarkWoman! Today has been especially "fun" for us. My son had all four of his wisdom teeth extracted. He's a funny kid when he's on drugs. Much different than my daughter was--she was weepy. Quote
Woody Posted July 11, 2012 Posted July 11, 2012 Quote: I hope with pay. Well - he IS a public employee. Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
Dottie Posted July 11, 2012 Posted July 11, 2012 I watched Sonny act out right in front of his caseworker...for the first time. One more step to real help. Quote
cricket Posted July 11, 2012 Author Posted July 11, 2012 I'm glad you're getting closer, Dottie! Quote
Administrators Gail Posted July 11, 2012 Administrators Posted July 11, 2012 I watched Sonny act out right in front of his caseworker...for the first time. One more step to real help. Good stuff- I also hope all will go well for you in this process. This is a feel-good thread! Thanks to Cricket for starting it! :) Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
Administrators Gail Posted July 11, 2012 Administrators Posted July 11, 2012 Yesterday we had a ton of fun at the airport with 5 high energy dogs! Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
cricket Posted July 11, 2012 Author Posted July 11, 2012 Great looking dogs, Gail! They do look happy and full of energy! Quote
OzarkWoman Posted July 11, 2012 Posted July 11, 2012 I know they could wear me out but fast!!!! Quote
Administrators Naomi Posted July 12, 2012 Administrators Posted July 12, 2012 Great Family Reunion of a handsome family. Looks like a great time was had by all. Quote If your dreams are not big enough to scare you, they are not big enough for God
Administrators Naomi Posted July 12, 2012 Administrators Posted July 12, 2012 Completed as much as could be done at the office. Put up closed for the week sign on the door and came home to start my first vacation in a very long time! YIPEE it's beginning to seem REAL. Quote If your dreams are not big enough to scare you, they are not big enough for God
Administrators Gail Posted July 12, 2012 Administrators Posted July 12, 2012 Completed as much as could be done at the office. Put up closed for the week sign on the door and came home to start my first vacation in a very long time! YIPEE it's beginning to seem REAL. Hooray! Don't forget us here when you are on vacation! Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
cricket Posted July 12, 2012 Author Posted July 12, 2012 Yeah, Naomi! Don't listen to Gail--you do what you want on vacation, even if it means forgetting us here. But when you come back...let us know all the fun stuff you did! Today I made mashed Big Franks for my son. They didn't look a bit appetizing to me, but he's been hungry for some "real" food since having his teeth pulled Tuesday. Quote
Administrators Naomi Posted July 12, 2012 Administrators Posted July 12, 2012 Thanks Cricket ... I promise not to forget yall while on vacation but how much I think about you will depend on whether I am having a great time or get stuck on an island For sure will tell you all about it when I return ... maybe Quote If your dreams are not big enough to scare you, they are not big enough for God
M. T. Cross Posted July 12, 2012 Posted July 12, 2012 Have fun Naomi! You will be sorely missed! Quote
Planey Posted July 12, 2012 Posted July 12, 2012 whether I am having a great time or get stuck on an island Australia? (hopefully...) Graeme Quote Graeme____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Moderators Bravus Posted July 12, 2012 Moderators Posted July 12, 2012 My beloved works on the weekend, and my work is pretty flexible, so I tend to work on the weekend too and have midweek days off with her. Did so today, a mellow day with some reading, shopping and computer games. Quote Truth is important
Members phkrause Posted July 12, 2012 Members Posted July 12, 2012 Have fun Naomi! You will be sorely missed! I'm with EC, Naomi, have a great time. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Moderators LynnDel Posted July 12, 2012 Moderators Posted July 12, 2012 Naomi, I detect a bit of mystery regarding this trip. Details - we will want details! As for me, nothing so exciting. I am playing at being a handywoman, laying tiles in my parents' empty house (they moved), running back and forth in 100+ heat. Sometimes I imagine myself 20 years from now, a tall, spare (one can hope) woman with gray hair hanging to my waist (thinking to let my hair grow until I find a true love), living alone in the country. They'll talk about me in town, "She's a character," they'll say... LD Quote LD
Administrators Gail Posted July 12, 2012 Administrators Posted July 12, 2012 Naomi, I detect a bit of mystery regarding this trip. Details - we will want details! Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
Administrators Gail Posted July 12, 2012 Administrators Posted July 12, 2012 As for me, nothing so exciting. I am playing at being a handywoman, laying tiles in my parents' empty house (they moved), running back and forth in 100+ heat. Sometimes I imagine myself 20 years from now, a tall, spare (one can hope) woman with gray hair hanging to my waist (thinking to let my hair grow until I find a true love), living alone in the country. They'll talk about me in town, "She's a character," they'll say... LD That sounds like movie material to me! :) Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
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