Which part of the brownie is the best?

But, when it comes down to it, edge pieces are the real stars of the show. Often overlooked, edge pieces are a happy medium between the moist center and the crispy corners, adding just a little bit of crunch to the warm, chocolaty goodness.

What is the best chewy brownie mix?

If you like chewy, sticky brownies, I recommend: Betty Crocker Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix . If you like light, less dense brownies with a picture-perfect sugar top that flakes when sliced, I recommend: Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge Brownie Mix.

What is the number 1 brownie mix?

Best Overall Brownie Mix: Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Premium Brownie Mix . When you want a delicious brownie for a baking emergency—or just to treat yourself—look no further than a box of Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Brownies.

Is it better to bake brownies in glass or metal?

If you make brownies or bake often, consider using or purchasing a metal pan to use in place of your Pyrex dish . Metal pans, specifically aluminum, absorb and transfer heat more consistently than glass, making them perfect for delicious, evenly-cooked, moist brownies every time.

Is Duncan Hines or Betty Crocker better for brownie mix?

Duncan Hines and Betty Crocker fell in the middle of the pack — neither were bad, but Duncan Hines' brownies were a little too chewy for my taste, and Betty Crocker's were a bit too sweet. But I could see both mixes making many people happy.

Which cocoa powder is best for brownies?

Use any unsweetened cocoa powder in this recipe. I've used natural, Dutch-processed, and even raw cacao in this recipe.

Is brownie batter better thick or thin?

The ideal consistency of brownie mix is thick and gooey , similar to a thick cake batter. When you mix the ingredients together, the batter should be smooth and free of lumps, with a slightly sticky texture. This consistency is important for achieving moist and fudgy brownies that are rich in flavor.

Why is the edge piece of a brownie the best?

The edge brownie pieces are crispier than the middle brownie pieces . This is because the brownie batter in contact with the baking dish caramelizes more since it is touching the baking dish, which gets very hot, during the bake.

Why is the corner brownie better than the middle?

Texture. You need a little bit of crunch in your life. Brownies are by nature soft (unless you really over bake them), so having a couple edges thrown in there really balances out the texture composition. Corner pieces have the perfect ratio of two hard edges to two soft edges .

What should the inside of a brownie be like?

For fudgy brownies, you'll want to see some moist crumbs attached to the toothpick when you pull it back out . If it looks like it's covered in brownie batter, the brownies will need to bake a bit longer. If the toothpick is totally clean, the brownies may already be over-baked.

What is the best way to eat brownies?

One way to serve our brownies is to heat them up ever so slightly until they are warm and gooey throughout, and then serve them with your preferred ice cream flavour . A personal favourite of ours would be Salted Caramel, but there are many options out there to choose from.

I Tested Famous Celebrity Brownie Recipes And Found The Best One (2024)

Posted on Jun 26, 2018

Spoiler: Guy Fieri's recipe is WAY better than Gordon's. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

by Jesse SzewczykBuzzFeed Staff

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Brownies are the ultimate dessert.

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They're fudgy, decadent, and the go-to treat for everything from kids' sleepovers to neighborhood bake sales to office parties. But not all brownie recipes are created equal.

So, in an attempt to find the absolute best, I decided to test four popular recipes:

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Here are their methods and how they stacked up:

First up was Gordon Ramsay. He starts by beating sugar and butter together until fluffy.

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While it's whipping, you'll melt some chocolate.

Add melted chocolate to that — along with flour, salt, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and eggs. Fold in a ton of dried cherries and pop it in the oven.

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Once cooled, sprinkle with "popping candy and edible glitter or sprinkles." (Gordon's words, not mine!)

So, were these over-the-top brownies any good?

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Up next, I took a trip to Flavor Town with Guy Fieri's Mexican rhubarb chocolate chunk brownies.

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He starts by making a homemade compote with rhubarb, water, and sugar. You basically just combine them all in a pot and let them cook down.

Let that cool, then cream butter and sugar together along with some eggs.

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Add the rhubarb compote, melted chocolate, and your dry ingredients (including an aggressive amount of chili powder). Mix in some chunks of chocolate and walnuts, then let it bake.

So, was this a pleasant experience, or just a bad trip?

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Up next was Ayesha Curry with her horchata brownies. She starts by melting down chocolate and butter.

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Add eggs and vanilla extract — then flour, cinnamon, and salt.

Fold in slivered almonds, then pop it in the oven.

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As it bakes, make a simple glaze with rice milk, cinnamon, rum, and powdered sugar. Once the brownies are cooled, pour it over and let it set.

So, are horchata and brownies the perfect fusion of flavors — or was it more confusion?

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And last but not least it was time for me to ~bake it like Beckham~. She starts by stirring together melted butter, sugar, and cocoa powder.

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Then add eggs and vanilla.

Add flour, baking powder, and salt, then stir until it's completely smooth.

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Transfer to a pan and bake — it's that easy!

So, were these some posh brownies or what?

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SO WHO WON?

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TL;DR: If you want super fudgy brownies (and love horchata), go with Ayesha Curry's cinnamon-spiced recipe. If you're feeling wild (and want to take a trip to ~Flavor Town~), go with Guy Fieri's unexpected rhubarb-chili creation.

Check out the entire taste test below:

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I Tested Famous Celebrity Brownie Recipes And Found The Best One (10)

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