Homemade Brownies
Why I Love This Recipe
Ingredients You'll Need
2 cups flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup strong brewed coffee or water
1/4 cup dark, unsweetened cocoa
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions
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.
