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A serving platter of chocolate sourdough brownies.

Fudgy Sourdough Brownies

This fudgy sourdough brownie recipe is the perfect solution for using up excess sourdough starter. It’s also a healthier spin on regular brownies and we even have a gluten-free option!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 hours
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Resting Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 111kcal
Author: Carolyn Thomas

Ingredients

  • 4 oz baking chocolate bitter sweet
  • 1/4 cup butter cubed
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
  • 1 cup evaporated cane juice or granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup sourdough starter fed within 12 hours
  • 4 whole eggs beaten
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or milk chocolate

Instructions

  • Create a double-boiler by filling a small saucepan halfway with water and placing over medium-high heat on the stovetop.
  • Place a large glass bowl over the top of the saucepan, then add the chocolate and butter together in the bowl, stirring occasionally until melted and smooth.
  • While the chocolate and butter are melting, butter an 8×8 pan, and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Once chocolate and butter are melted and smooth, remove the bowl from the double-boiler.
  • Add sugar and vanilla to the chocolate and mix well.
  • Add sourdough starter and eggs and mix well with a whisk until the batter is smooth.
  • Pour batter into your greased pan and bake in the oven, at 350 degrees, for 10 minutes.
  • Remove brownies from oven, top with chocolate chips, then place back into the oven and continue baking for about 15-20 minutes, or until baked through and a knife, when inserted into the center, comes out clean.
  • Remove brownies from the oven and let rest on a cooling rack for 10 minutes.

Notes

Gluten Free Option - For a gluten-free sourdough brownie, use a gluten-free sourdough starter. We recommend using a gluten-free rice flour starter. For more information on starting, maintaining and baking with sourdough, check out our masterclass on The Art of Homemade Bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg
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