Brownies - from James Beard

Note: These are just as easy as a mix, and a lot better tasting.

Melt together over very low heat
2 squares (2 oz) unsweetened baking chocolate
1/4 C butter

Remove from heat and stir in
1 C sugar
2 eggs well beaten
1/2 tsp salt
1 C regular flour
1/2 tsp double acting baking powder
1 tsp vanilla
Stir in options:
1 C chopped walnuts or pecans
1 C chocolate chips

Use a wooden spoon for best results.

Pour into a 9 x 9 greased pan (spray with pam or rub with butter/margarine).

Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

When cool, ice if you want.

"Cool and cut into squares.d A good brownie is sticky and rich with chocolate. It should never be dry." - James Beard

Enjoy!