Brownies with Espresso Coffee

Instructions

1. 1

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 170 °C (325 °F).

2. 2

   Butter a 8-inch (20-cm) square cake pan and line with parchment paper, letting paper hang over 2 opposite sides. Butter two other sides.

3. 3

   In a bowl, combine the flour, cocoa and salt. Set aside.

4. 4

   In a double-boiler, melt chocolate and butter. Remove bowl from double-boiler. Whisk in the sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat for 2 minutes. With a wooden spoon, fold in the dry ingredients. Pour the batter in the cake pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the centre is firm but moist.

5. 5

   Let cool in the pan for approximately 4 hours. Unmould and cut into squares.