Fermented Sourdough Brownies (Sourdough Discard Brownie)

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Fermented Sourdough Brownies (Sourdough Discard Brownie)

Sourdough brownies are a variation of classic chocolate brownies made with the addition of a sourdough starter.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: All

Diet: Hindu

Servings: slices

Calories: 161kcal

Author: Shilpa Kerur

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup dark chocolate (240 grams)
½ cup butter (120 grams)
½ cup sugar (100 grams)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
½ teaspoon baking soda
¾ cup unfed sourdough starter sourdough discard

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C). Grease a square baking tin with butter or nonstick spray.
In a large heatproof bowl, place chocolate and butter.
In a separate saucepan, take some water and bring it to a boil. Lower the heat once the water begins to boil. This is to create a double boiler.
Place the chocolate and butter bowl on top and let it melt.
Keep stirring and let the chocolate and butter melt completely. This may take 3-4 minutes.
Remove the bowl from heat. Add sugar and vanilla extract. Mix well making sure the sugar melts completely.
Add eggs and baking soda. Mix well.
Add sourdough starter and mix gently. Do not overmix at this stage - just mix enough to incorporate the starter in the melted chocolate mixture.
Pour into the prepared baking tin.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. Do not open the oven for the first 20 minutes. Check frequently after that.
To check if the brownie is done, insert a clean knife or skewer and see if it comes out clean.
Let the sourdough brownie cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use an unfed starter and not an active starter for this recipe. An active sourdough starter can be difficult to incorporate and may not give the correct batter consistency. Fold in the starter gently. Do not overmix the batter after adding the starter.

Bring the eggs to room temperature before using them.

Mix the batter very well after adding the eggs. Once the starter is added, just mix it gently to incorporate the starter.

Do not open the oven during the first 20 minutes of baking, or else the brownie will sink.

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