sourdough discard brownies

Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for sourdough discard brownies:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sourdough discard (unfed)
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, for extra chocolatey goodness)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or on the stovetop, then let it cool slightly.
3. Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and sourdough discard until smooth and well combined.
4. Add the dry ingredients: Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir until just combined.
5. Add chocolate chips (optional): Fold in chocolate chips if using.
6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
7. Cool: Let the brownies cool in the pan before slicing into squares.

Enjoy your chewy, tangy, and chocolatey sourdough discard brownies!

Let me know if you want any variations or tweaks to this recipe!