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Sourdough Brownies (Ultimate Chewy Discard Recipe)

Sourdough discard brownies are the perfect way to satisfy your chocolate craving and use up your excess sourdough starter. These brownies are rich with chocolate flavor and have a delightful, subtle tang.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9

Equipment

  • Small mixing bowl
  • Medium microwave-safe mixing bowl
  • measuring spoons
  • measuring cups
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Whisk
  • Parchment Paper
  • 9x9 inch metal baking pan

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup All-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter (1 stick)
  • 1¼ cup Granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup Sourdough starter, unfed
  • 2 large eggs

Add-Ins and Toppings

  • ⅓ cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips + 2 Tbsp for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350℉.
  • Spray a 9x9 inch metal baking pan with cooking spray. Line with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt and cocoa powder. Set aside.
  • In a medium, microwave-safe mixing bowl, melt ½ cup of chocolate chips with butter in microwave for 30 seconds. Stir, then continue to microwave at 15-second intervals until melted smooth, stirring between intervals.
  • Add the sugar and vanilla and mix until combined. Add the eggs and use a whisk to beat the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  • Add the sourdough starter and mix until smooth.
  • Slowly, pour in the dry ingredients. Gently stir until the flour is partially combined into the batter. Add the remaining ⅓ cup of chocolate chips, and continue to stir until no large dry clumps of flour remain.
  • Pour into the prepared baking pan and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean with only a few moist crumbs .
Keyword Chocolate, Easy, Sourdough Discard, Sweet Treats
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