Belgian Brownies

• bittersweet chocolate↗9 ounces
• butter plus 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces1 cup
• eggs, beaten lightly with a fork↗5
• superfine sugar↗1 1⁄3 cups
• pastry flour↗3 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Roughly chop the chocolate. Place in a medium-sized bowl and add the butter.

2. 2

   Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, creating a double boiler. Heat, stirring constantly, until the butter and chocolate have melted together. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.

3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 325'°F.

4. 4

   Sift together the flour and sugar, then stir into the chocolate. Add the eggs and mix well.

5. 5

   Allow to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. The batter will thicken.

6. 6

   Line a muffin tin with liners. Scoop the brownie mixture evenly between the liners.

7. 7

   Cook for 30-35 minutes. The brownies will still be moist when done, but they will puff up and fall slightly when cooling.