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                                BROWNIE MIX
 
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 Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Brownies                         Cakes
                 Desserts
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    4       c            Sugar
    2       c            Unbleached flour
    1 2/3   c            Unsweetened cocoa
    2       ts           Salt
    1 1/4   c            Vegetable shortening
 
   Put sugar, flour, cocoa, and salt in a large bowl and
   mix until ingredients are evenly distributed. Cut in
   shortening with pastry blender, two knives, or
   fingertips until mixture resembles cornmeal. Store in
   an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Keeps 4 to
   6 months. TO MAKE BROWNIES: Beat 2 eggs with 1 tsp
   vanilla in mixing bowl and blend well. Measure out 2
   1/2 generous cups of Brownie Mix, but do not pack
   down. With a spoon beat mix into eggs until batter is
   smooth. Stir in 1/2 to 3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
   or walnuts. Grease and flour 8x8x2-inch baking pan.
   Spoon in batter and spread evenly. Bake in a preheated
   350 F oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until knife inserted
   in center comes out clean. DO NOT OVERBAKE. Cool in
   pan and cut into squares. NOTE: Can also be baked in
   9-inch square pan, but brownies will be thinner. Bake
   only 20 minutes. Source: Keep it Simple, 30 Minute
   Meals from Scratch
   :       by Marian Fox Burros          Copyright 1981
   :       ISBN 0-688-00450-4
   
   From the collection of K.Deck
  
 
 
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