Olive Oil Brownies

Equipment

• 8x8" baking dish
• Parchment paper

Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 350°F

Ingredients

• 90 ml (6 tbsp) mild extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing pan
• 130 grams (1 cup) all-purpose flour
• ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• 25 grams (¼ cup) Dutch-processed cocoa powder
• 60 ml (¼ cup) boiling water
• 85 grams (90 ml) melted unsweetened chocolate
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 165 grams (¾ cup) packed dark brown sugar
• 65 grams (⅓ cup) granulated sugar

Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder

If Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder is not available, regular cocoa powder can be used. Add 1/3 teaspoon baking soda to 25 grams / ¼ cup cocoa powder.

Method

Prep

1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
2. Grease an 8-by-8-inch square baking dish with some of the olive oil.
3. Line pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on 2 sides so you can pull the brownies out easily.

Combine Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together:

• flour
• salt
• baking powder

Hydrate Cocoa Powder

1. In a large bowl, whisk together cocoa powder and boiling water until smooth.
2. Whisk in:
   • olive oil
   • melted chocolate
   • egg
   • vanilla

Combine

1. Whisk in brown sugar and granulated sugar
2. Fold in flour mixture

Bake

Scrape into prepared pan, and bake until set and firm to the touch, 20 to 25 minutes.