Sourdough Brownies

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal of the brownies.

2. In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Remove from heat once melted and let it cool slightly.

4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter with the granulated sugar. Stir until well blended.

5. Add the sourdough starter to the butter and sugar mixture, stirring until smooth and fully incorporated.

6. Beat the eggs one at a time into the mixture, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.

7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

8. Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

9. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

10. Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before using the parchment paper to lift them out and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, cut into squares and enjoy.