Dark And Delicious Brownies

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I saw this recipe on yahoo. it sounds positively delicious so i had to save it and share. Adapted from nancy silverton's pastries from the la brea bakery. The cook time does not include toasting the walnuts.

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Steps

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With rack in middle position , preheat oven to 325f.

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Lightly coat 11-by-17-inch jelly-roll pan with melted butter.

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Spread the walnuts on a second baking sheet , and toast in oven until lightly browned , 10 to 12 minutes.

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Shake pan halfway through baking to ensure the nuts toast evenly.

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In a stainless-steel mixing bowl set over a pot of gently simmering water , melt the butter and chocolate together.

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Raise oven temperature to 350f.

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In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment , beat the sugar , eggs , vanilla extract , and salt on medium-high until thick and mousselike , 3 to 5 minutes.

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Add the flour in 3 batches , turning mixer off before each addition and mixing on low speed until combined.

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Remove bowl from mixer , and stir in melted chocolate mixture and nuts.

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Pour batter into prepared jelly-roll pan , spread to an even thickness , and bake for 40 minutes , until brownies are firm to the touch.

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Before serving , slice into 3-by-four-inch squares.

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Ingredients

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walnut halves, unsalted butter, bittersweet chocolate, granulated sugar, extra large eggs, pure vanilla extract, kosher salt, pastry flour, unsweetened cocoa powder