🍫 Brownies con descarte de masa madre
Ingredientes
• ½ taza mantequilla derretida
• 1 taza azúcar
• 1 huevo + 1 yema
• 1 cucharadita vainilla
• ½ taza descarte de masa madre
• ¾ taza harina
• ½ taza cacao en polvo
• ¼ cucharadita sal
• ½ cucharadita baking powder
• ½ taza chispas de chocolate (opcional pero recomendado)
Preparación
1. Precalienta el horno a 350°F (175°C).
2. Mezcla la mantequilla derretida y el azúcar hasta que se vea brillante.
3. Agrega el huevo, la yema y la vainilla.
4. Incorpora el descarte de masa madre y mezcla bien.
5. Añade harina, cacao, sal y baking powder.
6. Mezcla hasta que todo esté integrado.
7. Agrega las chispas de chocolate.
8. Vierte la mezcla en un molde pequeño engrasado (8x8 pulgadas).
9. Hornea 20–25 minutos.
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