Paul Hollywood has shared his recipe for chocolate brownies and they look absolutely incredible. The celebrity chef said the brownies were the best you’ll ever taste
They may not scream Christmas, but gooey chocolate brownies are always a hit.
Whether you’re taking a break from festive baking or just craving a rich treat, Paul Hollywood’s chocolate brownies are “the best” ones you’ll ever taste, according to the celebrity chef himself. Even if I say it myself, these are the best brownies you’ll ever taste,” he wrote.
Hollywood’s version of the popular dessert includes chunks of milk and dark chocolate with cocoa nibs for added richness. The chef shared his simple five-step method to create this beloved chocolate dessert. With a baking time of around 30 minutes, this indulgent treat will be ready in no time.
Hollywood’s recipe yields about 12 to 15 slices of brownie, making it ideal for sharing with guests or family. He recommends enjoying them with a hot cuppa or a scoop of ice cream.
The combination of cocoa nibs and the gooey centre adds a nutty flavour and a bit of crunch, making this brownie recipe perfect for those seeking something extra. All you need is 10 ingredients to get started, reports the Express.
Ingredients
- 225g plain chocolate 35 to 45 percent cocoa solids (broken into small pieces)
- 225g unsalted butter (in pieces)
- Three large eggs
- 225g caster sugar
- 75g self-raising flour
- Half a teaspoon fine salt
- 100g dark chocolate chunks
- 100g milk chocolate chunks
- One teaspoon vanilla extract
- One tablespoon cocoa nibs.
Method
1. Preheat your oven to 180°C/Fan 160°C/Gas 4. Line a brownie tin (29 x 22cm) with baking paper.
2. Set a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water, making sure the base of the bowl is not touching the water. Then, melt the chocolate with the butter inside the bowl. Stir the mass until smooth and then set aside to cool.
3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together, using a hand-held electric whisk. You want to achieve a pale and thickened consistency. Afterwards, add the melted chocolate and butter mix and fold it in until thoroughly combined. Fold in the flour, salt, chocolate chunks and vanilla extract.
4. Once you combine everything together, pour the mixture into the prepared tin and sprinkle over the cocoa nibs. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the top is cracked and crusty. To check that your brownies are ready, you can insert a skewer into the centre. As you remove it, a little brownie mixture should still stick to the skewer.
5. Once baked, leave the brownies to cool completely in the tin. Then cut them into individual pieces.
Hollywood added that you should store the final delicious creation in an airtight tin.