Brownies Recipe (3 Step Recipe)

• Step 1 : Preheat the oven to 180°C.
• Step 2 : Grease a baking tin and dust it lightly with maida.
• Step 3 : Sieve together maida, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
• Step 4 : Beat butter and powdered sugar until light and creamy.
• Step 5 : Add eggs one at a time and beat well after each addition.
• Step 6 : Fold the dry ingredients gently into the mixture.
• Step 7 : Add milk and Nestlé MILKMAID gradually and mix into a smooth batter.
• Step 8 : Stir in the chopped walnuts.
• Step 9 : Pour the batter into the prepared baking tin and spread evenly.
• Step 10 : Bake the Brownies for 25–30 minutes until the top is set, and a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out with a few moist crumbs. This ensures fudgy Brownies.
• Step 11 : Cool the Brownies completely before slicing and serving.

Tips to Make Brownies

• Fudginess: Avoid overbaking the Brownies to keep the centre soft and fudgy.
• Fudgy vs Cakey: Brownies become fudgy with more butter, less flour, and gentle mixing. Cakey BROWNIES result from too much flour, overmixing, or adding too many eggs.
• Chocolate Flavour: Use good-quality cocoa powder in the Brownie recipe for a rich and intense chocolate flavour.
• Texture: Fold the batter gently to prevent the Brownies from turning too airy or cake-like.
• Variation: Add chocolate chips, caramel swirls, or roasted nuts in your Brownie recipe for extra flavour and texture.
• Serving Tip: Warm the Brownies slightly before serving for the best gooey texture.

Serving suggestions for Brownies

• Serve the Brownies warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
• Drizzle chocolate sauce or caramel sauce on top of Brownies for extra indulgence.
• Garnish Brownies with chopped walnuts, almonds, or chocolate shavings.
• Pair homemade Brownies with hot coffee, cold milk, or hot chocolate.

Note: For an eggless variation in the Brownie recipe, replace eggs with a little yoghurt for a soft texture.

FAQs on Brownies Recipe

1. How to make fudgy Brownies at home?

Use more butter, less flour, and Nestlé MILKMAID for moisture. Mix gently, avoid overbaking, and remove the Brownies when a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.

2. What makes Brownies fudgy vs cakey?

Fudgy Brownies have more butter, less flour, and are gently mixed. Cakey Brownies result from too much flour, overmixing, or adding too many eggs.

3. How do I know when Brownies are done baking?

Insert a toothpick into the centre. If it comes out with a few moist crumbs, the Brownies are done. A completely clean toothpick means they are overbaked.

4. Can I make Brownies without eggs?

Yes, you can make eggless Brownies by replacing eggs with yoghurt or a flaxseed mixture. The texture will be slightly different but still soft and delicious.

5. How to make Brownies with condensed milk?

Nestlé MILKMAID is mixed into the batter to add sweetness and moisture, helping the Brownies stay soft and fudgy without needing extra sugar.

6. Can I make a Brownie recipe without walnuts?

Yes, you can easily skip walnuts in this Brownie recipe. You can also replace them with chocolate chips, almonds, or other toppings based on your preference.

7. Why did my Brownies turn cakey instead of fudgy?

Brownies can turn cakey if the batter is overbeaten or if too much flour is added. Mixing gently and maintaining the correct ingredient balance helps achieve fudgy Brownies.

8. How should Brownies be stored?

Store Brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. For a fudgier texture, refrigerate them and bring them back to room temperature before serving.