Afraid of failure and completely unable to decide which brownie recipe I wanted- I made two batches! Both turned out great (funny how that works), so I am posting both recipes. You decide which brownie you are in the mood for or make both!
Brownie Companions
ORANGE ALMOND BROWNIES
3/4 cup almonds, ground coarsely
3 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped
6 tablespoons of butter
2 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 Tablespoon orange zest
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
pinch of salt
1/4 cup rice flour
1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
ORANGE ALMOND BROWNIE
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8 inch square baking pan. Combine the chopped unsweetened chocolate and the butter in a med. saucepan and cook over very low heat; stir until smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until foamy. Whisk in the sugar, zest, vanilla, and salt until combined. In a separate small bowl, whisk the xanthan gum and rice flour together. Stir the melted chocolate into the large bowl with the egg/sugar mixture. Add the flour mixture and mix until just blended. Fold in the coarsely ground almonds. (I ground my almonds in a mini-food processor, but did not grind them into a fine meal because I wanted a crunch to my brownie- either way is fine)
Put the batter in the greased baking dish and cook for about 30 minutes. Let cool.
Makes about 9 big squares.
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Posted on April 26th, 2007 by Natalie
Filed under: Baked Goods, Celiac, Desserts, Gluten Free, Holidays
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I think I like these ones..they look scrumptious!
Funny, I have been a baking fiend lately too, although I do not have the excuse you do.
When are you due?
Not soon enough! June 11!
Wow!! Coming up…maybe s/he will come on my birthday…June 9…
At least it’s a couple of days early.
One of these days you should do a post about how to cope with eating gluten free and being pregnant. I bet that would help a lot of people.
No running out for Chinese food and all..the lack of energy and not wanting to cook. Just a thought.
That’s a good idea! I have a couple of ideas I have been considering posting about-just need to gather my thoughts. I dont want to sound like I am whining, I need to go for the useful tip/optimist angle. I don’t feel great when I am pregnant, so I need to catch myself in the right mood. haha
Hi Natalie!
First - these brownies look divine. I love the combo of orange and chocolate. And next, congrats on your impending new arrival! June 11? My oldest son was born June 2. It’s a lovely time of year to welcome a new baby. Enjoy every minute.
xoxo
Karina
Karina-
Thanks so much for the compliment! I am glad the baby will be born before the summer is in full swing. I am feeling like it will come sooner than later, but you never can tell!
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