The Best Gluten Free (or Regular) Cocoa Brownies

10 Dec 2015 · 35 min
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In this live YouTube baking session, host Dennis Littley demonstrates how to make his favorite chocolate brownies, offering a gluten‑free version that uses a half‑cup of gluten‑free flour and coconut sugar. He walks through each step—preheating the oven, preparing a parchment‑lined 9‑inch pan, melting butter with cocoa and sugar in a double‑boiler, adding vanilla, whisking in cold eggs, folding in flour, and finally mixing in a blend of milk, white, and semi‑sweet chocolate chips plus optional pecans. Throughout the demo Dennis shares practical tips: using a digital kitchen scale for precise cocoa measurement, choosing high‑quality Dutch‑process cocoa, the benefits of coconut sugar, and why a double‑boiler helps control temperature. He also discusses kitchen organization, utensil storage, and design considerations for bakers. Audience questions are answered about coconut sugar substitution, gluten‑free flour brands, brownie texture, cutting techniques, and the possibility of swirling chips. The session ends with the brownies baking for about 25 minutes, a preview of upcoming scone and pizza shows, and casual banter about cheese gifts and personal anecdotes.

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