Why do brownies taste better the next day?
If your self-control will allow it, we highly recommend eating your homemade brownies the day after you've baked them. Unlike most baked goods, chocolate brownies actually taste better the next day. It's thought the cooling time allows the flavours to meld together and lock in.
Will brownies freeze well?
Brownies freeze well due to their decadent, moist texture and melted butter content. Wrap the uncut brownie in 2 layers of foil and 1 layer of plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. One chocolate hit coming right up!
What makes brownies fudgy?
The key to fudgy brownies is having a higher fat content in the batter, which can be achieved by including plenty of chocolate and melted butter in the mixture. The key is not to reduce the chocolate (milk chocolate or dark chocolate chunks) or butter quantities in this brownie recipe - tempting as it may be to try to make them healthier (if that’s your thing, check out this brownie recipe here). Cakey brownies typically include baking powder, which creates more of a fluffy texture.
What’s the secret to moist brownies?
If the recipe calls for water, swapping it out for milk is typically the secret to creating moist brownies. In this fudgy brownie recipe, no water or milk is needed, and instead just eggs and butter are used to bind the batter once cooked. This helps give that firm, yet moist, consistency.
How do you keep your brownies soft and chewy?
Once your brownies are done, in order to keep them fresh for longer, we recommend wrapping them in plastic wrap or foil before storing them in an airtight container. This will help retain the moisture, leaving them soft and chewy for days.
Should I cover brownies while cooking?
It is totally up to you! If you’re concerned about the exterior burning and the centre being too runny, feel free to cover them in foil as they’re cooking. We personally love the crispy corners and crackly top so we bake our brownies uncovered!
And you can, of course, swap out plain flour for gluten-free flour if you like.
