bittman's brownies

Have you heard of Mark Bittman? He wrote this amazing cookbook, I learned so many incredible things from this book, so many of his recipes are my "go to" recipes. Anyways, the other day me and the Boyfriend were sitting on the couch watching Grey's anatomy and he looked right over at me and said, "let's make something together, I want to bake." I was so thrilled, he is the perfect man. These brownies are simple and delicious, they have a decadent texture similar to mousse, and they have 6 ingredients. It doesn't get much better than this!

with a scoop of soy ice cream :)

So here is Bittman's brownie recipe, slightly modified to be animal free!

3 ounces unsweetened chocolate (I use baker's chocolate which is usually vegan)
8 tbsp earth balance or other butter substitute
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup soy yogurt
1 tbsp vanilla extract (optional)

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease a small baking dish. I don't own a double broiler, of all my fancy kitchen tools I never get around
to buying one of these, mostly because I've found a perfectly suitable substitute. In a small pan add 1-2 inches of water, place a heat resistant bowl, I use corelle because it's everything resistant, that is large enough to rest above the water and not touch it, and turn the burner on medium high, once your water is boiling add the chocolate and the butter. You could melt these in the microwave, but I really don't recommend it because both chocolate and butter substitutes scorch so easily. Once your butter and chocolate are melted transfer to a medium sized mixing bowl and whisk in your sugar, then whisk in the soy yogurt, followed by your flour and vanilla if your using it. Transfer to your prepared baking dish, bake 20-30 minutes, until the middle is barely set.

Tonight is taco night, I will be sure to take pictures and post the recipe!