RICH BROWNIE MIX
Source of Recipe
BBR
Recipe Introduction
Posted by: homesweethome
List of Ingredients
RICH BROWNIE MIX
Makes 8 cups of mix; enough for 4 pans of brownies
4 cups sugar
2 cups flour
1 1/3 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup vegetable shortening
Put all ingredients except the shortening in a large bowl; use a spoon to mix until uniform. Cut in shortening using either a pastry blender or your fingertips until mixture looks like a chocolate cornmeal. Seal tightly in a plastic bag or a jar, label along with this page number and store at room temperature.
Recipe
To use: Put 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla or orange extract in a mixing bowl; beat slightly. Stir in 4 tablespoons melted butter or margarine which has been cooled. Lightly spoon 2 cups of mix into the mixing bowl; do not pack the mix when measuring. Beat well with a spoon to make a somewhat smooth batter; stir in 1/2 cup chopped nuts, if desired. Spread into a greased and floured 8-by-8-by-2-inch pan. Bake in a preheated 350°F. oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan then cut into squares.