Brownies

Twelve ounces of bittersweet dark chocolate
Two sticks of butter (eight ounces)
One-half cup of flour
A pinch of salt
One spoonful of baking powder
Four eggs
A cup of sugar
A big splash of vanilla
A cup of chopped walnuts

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Toss the chocolate and butter into a small bowl set over a small pot of simmering water. This will insulate the delicate chocolate from direct heat and keep it from scorching. As they begin to melt stir until smooth then remove from the heat.

In a large bowl whisk the flour, salt and baking powder together until they’re combined evenly.  In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar and vanilla together then stir into the chocolate. Stir in the dry ingredients and walnuts.

Lightly oil the bottom and sides of an 8” by 12” baking pan. Sprinkle a bit of flour into the pan and shake until all the surfaces are evenly covered. Tap the pan upside-down on the counter to dislodge any extra. Pour in the batter and bake until set, about 40 minutes.