Recipes

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and the sugar.

In saucepan, combine butter, shortening, coffee or water and cocoa.

Stir and heat to boiling.

Pour boiling mixture over the flour and sugar in the bowl.

Add the buttermilk, eggs, baking soda and vanilla. Mix well, using a wooden spoon.

Pour into a well buttered jelly roll pan.

Bake at 400* degrees for 20 minutes or until done. While brownies bake, prepare the frosting.

Note: If you don't have buttermilk on hand, mix 2 teapoons vinegar into 1/2 cup milk.