Red Velvet Brownies

Instructions

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   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven

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   to 350°F (180°C). Butter and line the bottom of an 8-inch

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   (20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper, letting

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   the paper hang over both sides.

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   In a bowl, over a double boiler or in the microwave oven,

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   melt the chocolate with the butter. Stir and let cool.

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   In another bowl, whisk together the egg, brown sugar, food

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   colouring and salt until smooth. Add the chocolate mixture and

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   the flour and stir until smooth. Spread into the prepared pan.

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    Bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted

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    in the centre of the brownie comes out with a few lumps

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    and not completely clean. Let cool completely before frosting

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    or freezing.