Freida Lous Brownies Food

THE BEST FUDGY BROWNIES

Steps:

• Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13-by-9-inch baking pan, preferably metal, with nonstick baking spray. Line the pan with parchment paper leaving a 2-inch overhang on the longer sides. Lightly coat with nonstick spray.
• Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, swirling occasionally, until the butter is a deep golden color, about 5 minutes; the butter will hiss and spit as the whey evaporates so be careful. As the foam subsides the butter will go from a canary yellow color to golden. When it does, take it off the heat. Add the chocolate and cream to the butter and let it sit, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is melted.
• Sift the flour and cocoa powder through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl. Beat the granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, vanilla, espresso powder and eggs in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Start on low speed and gradually increase to high speed until the eggs are pale, very thick and fluffy, about 8 minutes (start your timer when you get to high speed). Do not be tempted to skimp on the mix time; this step is key to getting the signature shiny, crackled brownie top. Reduce the speed to low and slowly pour the warm chocolate into the eggs; beat until completely incorporated. Gradually add the dry ingredients and beat until just combined; do not overmix. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl and fold until the batter is completely combined.
• Scrape the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until the brownies are glossy and just barely firm, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 205 degrees F, 25 to 35 minutes. Don't let the thermometer touch the bottom of the pan or you will get a much higher reading. (The cook time will be at the higher end of the range if using a glass or ceramic baking dish.)
• Let the brownies cool completely to allow the crumb to set before slicing, about 3 hours.
• Use an offset spatula to loosen the brownies from the sides of the pan. Use the parchment overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan. Remove the parchment and cut into 24 squares.

LONE STAR FRIES

Steps:

• Fill a large bowl with ice water. Peel and rinse the potatoes. Cut each potato into 4 or 5 slices lengthwise, then cut each piece into fries. Place the fries in the ice water.
• Halve the avocados and remove the pits. Dice the avocados in their shells, then squeeze the flesh into a medium bowl. Mash the avocados with the back of a fork until you reach the desired consistency for guacamole. Fold in the lime juice, Roma tomato and jalapeño. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat; line a plate with paper towels. Add the chorizo to the skillet and cook until browned, 5 to 8 minutes, then transfer to the lined plate to drain. Lightly clean the skillet and lower the heat to medium low. Add the cheese and fire-roasted tomatoes and green chiles. Cook, stirring frequently, until the cheese has melted. Fold in the chorizo and place on a very low burner until ready to use.
• Fill a large, heavy-bottomed pot with a few inches of oil. Heat the oil to 300 degrees F.
• Drain and rinse the potatoes under cold water for 15 to 20 seconds. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with paper towels and blot with the paper towels to dry them. Line a second baking sheet with fresh paper towels.
• Fry the potatoes in 2 batches until they are slightly softened but have no color, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to the fresh paper towels to drain
• Heat the oil to 400 degrees F; line a third baking sheet with fresh paper towels. Fry the potatoes in 2 batches until golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on the paper towels.
• Sprinkle the seasoning salt over the fries, then toss and place on a platter.
• Top the fries with half of the queso con chorizo followed by the guacamole, sour cream, cilantro and pimentos. Transfer the remaining queso con chorizo to a serving bowl and serve alongside the fries.

THE BEST BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 180 degrees Celsius.
• Mix oil and sugar until well blended.
• Add eggs and vanilla; stir just until blended.
• Mix all dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
• Stir dry ingredients into the oil/sugar mixture.
• Pour into greased 9 x 9 square pan.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until sides just starts to pull away from the pan.
• Cool completely before cutting.
• Note: I usually double the recipe and bake in a 9 x 13 pan. If you double the recipe, you will need to cook longer than 20 minutes.

FREIDA LOU'S BROWNIES

Steps:

• Melt butter in saucepan.
• Remove from heat.
• Add rest of ingredients in order, mixing well.
• Pour into a lightly greased 8 X 8 inch pan and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.