Hippie Big Sur Brownies Recipes

CHEWIEST BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line one 9x13 inch pan with greased parchment paper.
• Combine the cocoa, melted butter, sugar, eggs, salt , flour and vanilla. Mix until well combined. It should be very thick and sticky.
• Spread mixture into the prepared pan. Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

HIPPIE BIG SUR BROWNIES

Steps:

• Grease one 8X8 pan and preheat oven to 350°.
• Melt chocolate and butter together in microwave. (Back then I used the stove).
• Remove from microwave and put in mixing bowl and stir. Add balance of ingredients and mix until everything is incorporated and smooth. Place in prepared pan.
• Bake 25-30 minutes and enjoy!

CARIBBEAN FRIED DUMPLINS

Steps:

• *NOTE: to make your own self-rising (raising) flour, for each pound of flour add 2 teaspoons salt and 2 tablespoons baking powder.
• In a large bowl, sift the flour, sugar and salt. Knead until a smooth dough forms, adding more milk if necessary.
• Mix and knead the dough {{gently}}.
• Too much over mixing and over kneading and the dough will become tough.
• Divide the dough into 10 balls, kneading each ball a few times with floured hands.
• Press the balls gently to flatten slightly.
• In a non-stick pan heat a little bit of oil over medium heat.
• Place 5 of the dumplings in the heated pan.
• Reduce the heat to low* and fry for approximately 15 minutes, until they are golden brown, turning once.
• Stand the dumplings on their side for about 1 minute to brown the edges.
• Transfer the dumplings to a plate lined with a paper towel, drain and keep warm.
• Repeat with the remaining 5 dumplings.
• Serve immediately while still warm.
• *NOTE: I tried making these on an electric rage and had difficulty gettin' (there's that "g" missing again -- ) the bakes to fry well. Best to use a gas rage (range) or an electric skillet that isn't temperamental. They can also be deep-fried but that's a bit too greasy for our tastes.

BERTHA'S FAMOUS BROWNIES (JOSEPH ROSE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300*F.
• Melt chocolate and butter in a double boiler (the bowl sits ABOVE the simmering water in the pan below). Mix all the dry ingredients (except the walnuts) together in a bowl. When chocolate has melted, add to the dry ingredients and stir for 4-5 minutes. Add in the 4 eggs and mix. Pour into a non-stick 9x13 baking pan. Sprinkle crushed walnuts over top (if using) and lightly press into top of batter.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30-40 minutes.You will be able to tell when they are done when the edges get a little crispy and they have risen about an inch.
• *Note: Even if the brownies are baked properly, the "tooth pick test" will still show it to be "gooey" and not come out cleanly. This is because of the richness of the mixture.
• Remove brownies from the oven and allow to cool at least 30 minutes before glazing.
• Once they have cooled, start the glaze. Whisk the water, preserves and gelatin in a sauce pan. Mix thoroughly and heat to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes. While the glaze is hot, use a pastry brush and apply a thick layer of the glaze to the top of brownies. Let sit.
• *Note: It is easier to slice the brownies if you put the pan in the freezer for a few of hours after glazing. This is the hardest part of the recipe -- the waiting!
• Cut into squares and enjoy!