Easy Fudgy Sourdough Discard Brownies
This recipe shows you how to make fudgy brownies with sourdough discard so it doesn't have to go to waste!
Servings: 16 brownies
Calories: 277kcal
Equipment
- 9x9 inch pan
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring spoons
- Whisk
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk room temperature
- 1½ cups (300 g) brown sugar light or dark, packed
- 10 tablespoons (140 g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (90 g) chocolate chunks or chopped baking chocolate bittersweet or dark, high quality
- ½ cup (125 g) sourdough discard (unfed sourdough starter)
- ¾ cup (93.75 g) all-purpose flour weighed in grams or spooned and leveled
- ½ cup (43 g) cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (180 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips divided (⅔ in the batter, ⅓ for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolk, and brown sugar until light and airy (4-5 minutes).
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter with the ½ cup of chocolate chunks. Let it cool slightly, then whisk in into the egg-sugar mixture for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the sourdough discard.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and ⅔ cup of chocolate chips. Using a spatula, fold the dry ingredients into the wet ones just until the flour streaks disappear.
- Spread the brownie batter into the prepared pan, then sprinkle the remaining ⅓ cup of chocolate chips on top. Bake until the edges are set and the center has a shiny, crackly top (22-27 minutes).
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, then remove from the pan, slice into squares, and enjoy!
Notes
Chocolate: I like to use high quality chocolate chunks or chopped baking chocolate for the melted chocolate in this recipe, but good chocolate chips like Guittard or Ghirardelli (>60% cacoa) can be used instead.
Toothpick Test: The brownies are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few gooey crumbs.
Storage: Store cooled brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 week or in the freezer for 3 months.
Nutrition: The provided nutrition information is an estimate, the calorie accuracy is not guaranteed.
Nutrition
Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 271IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
