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- ½ cup (60g) chopped walnuts
These ingredients closely mirror those found in today's brownie recipes, albeit with varying measurements. However, a curious challenge arose: determining how much a "square" of Baker’s chocolate weighed back in 1904. Historical research revealed that the chocolate was packaged differently then, requiring a careful recalibration of the recipe to ensure accuracy.
The Brownie-Making Process Unfolds
With the ingredients procured and clarified, the cooking process began. The technique set forth in the 1904 recipe called for creaming the butter and sugar, a method distinct from the more common practice of melting the butter today. By taking the time to cream these ingredients, a fluffy and creamy mixture formed.