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Language Arts Eric Wahlstedt How To Piece October 9, 2011 **Making the Hard, Easy**

Brownies………they are so easy to make, but so easy to mess up. How many times have your brownies been “to hard” or “to raw”? If you have ever messed up brownies then YOU need to read this piece on how to make the Betty Crocker Original Supreme Brownies!

One of the most important steps in making brownies is taken before you even begin my process. Before you begin to bake your brownies you must have a clean and clear counter space. Next, you need all the ingredients set out in your counter in an orderly fashion. The ingredients needed are on the back of the Betty Crocker Brownies box. A Betty Crocker Original box costs about $4.00 at your local Kroger (or any other store similar to Kroger). The box says you will need: one egg, water, and vegetable oil. You will also need the brownie mix that comes inside of the Betty Crocker Box. After you have followed these directions, it is time to measure out the amounts of liquid you will need.

First, get a large measuring cup and pour in ¼ cup water. Next, pour in another ¼ cup of vegetable oil. Then, transfer the water and oil into a larger bowl. Afterwards, carefully break an egg and deposit the yolk into the large bowl. Make sure the eggshell does not fall into the bowl, so you will not have to pick it out of the mixture of egg, water, and vegetable oil. After breaking the egg, remove the brownie mix from the box and open it at the top. Only open a small hole or when you pour the mix into the bowl, the mix will come out fast and some will not reach the bowl and land on the counter or floor and it is ready for the oven.

//__ Bake Time (minutes)| 42 – 45 minutes | 34 – 37 minutes | 31-34 minutes | __// || Next, preheat your oven to 325ºf – 350ºf. Subsequently, choose a pan in which to cook your brownies. Remember, the larger the pan sizes the shorter the bake time. Then stir the ingredients until the mixture is about as thick as peanut butter. Before you pour your blend into the pan, first spray the bottom of the pan with PAM – a nonstick cooking spray. Next pour the mix into the pan of your choice and bake it in the oven for the required time.
 * //__ Pan Size | 8 inches by 8 inches | 9 inches by 9 inches | 11 inches by 7 inches | __//

If you want the brownies to taste raw, bake them for a slightly shorter time than the recommended time. I like my brownies to taste well baked, so I bake them somewhat longer. But, if you want your brownies to taste medium (not to raw/ not to done), then bake them for the recommended time. When you think the brownies are baked to your liking, take them out of the oven with an oven mitt and test them for doneness with a knife. If the knife has raw dough on it, the brownies are under done and need to be baked longer. When the brownies are finished, set the pan in a safe place to cool.

Finally, you will need to clean up your kitchen space. I hope now you know how to make the Betty Crocker Original Supreme Brownies. If you have followed my steps correctly, then you will never have to throw away a “bad” batch of brownies again.