Ingredients
- ½ cup sourdough discard
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips or nuts
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
Grease or line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together:
- melted butter
- sugar
- eggs
- vanilla extract
- sourdough discard
Mix until smooth.
3️⃣ Add Dry Ingredients
Sift or whisk together:
- cocoa powder
- flour
- salt
- baking powder
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until combined.
4️⃣ Add Extras (Optional)
Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
5️⃣ Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
6️⃣ Cool and Slice
Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Enjoy your rich, fudgy sourdough brownies with a perfectly crackly top! 🍫✨
