| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegetables | Cakes, Make ahead | 48 | Servings | |
INGREDIENTS
| 4 | c | Sugar |
| 2 | c | Flour |
| 1 1/3 | c | Unsweetened cocoa powder |
| 2 | ts | Baking powder |
| 2 | ts | Salt |
| 1 | c | Vegetable shortening |
INSTRUCTIONS
Put all ingredients except the shortening in a large bowl; use a spoon to mix until uniform. Cut in shortening using either a pastry blender or your fingertips until mixture looks like chocolate cornmeal. Seal tightly in a plastic bag or jar, label and store at room temperature. Makes 8 cups of mix; enough for 4 pans of brownies TO USE: Put 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla or orange extract in a mixing bowl; beat slightly. Stir in 4 tablespoons melted butter or margarine which has been cooled. Lightly spoon 2 cupsof the mix into the mixing bowl; do not pack the mix when measuring. Beat well with a spoon to make a somewhat smooth batter; stir in 1/2 cup chopped nuts, if desired. Spread into a greased and floured 8 x 8 x 2 inch pan. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan then cut into squares. Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #153 Date: Sun, 14 Jul 1996 20:21:46 -0600 From: Shirley Jordan <shirleyj@pacificrim.net> Recipe By : Make Your Own Groceries - Hartwig
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