Can't remember if I've ever posted this recipe here before. A favorite
but now defunct bakery in Cleveland used to produce these favorites. I
finally managed to work out the recipe.

This one is sure to push Yef right over the edge!


* Exported from MasterCook *

Brown Sugar Brownies
(Butterscotch Brownies)
Recipe By :
Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Snacks

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
-----BROWNIES-----
1/2 c Unsalted butter, melted
2 c Dark-brown sugar, packed
2 ea Large eggs
1/2 ts Salt
1 c All-purpose flour
1/2 c Toasted Wheat Germ
2 ts Baking powder
1 t Vanilla extract
1 c Broken walnut meats
-----PENUCHE FROSTING-----
1/3 c Unsalted butter
3/4 c Dark-brown sugar, packed
3 tb Light cream
2 c Powdered sugar, sifted

~-- Brownies ---
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Butter a 9-inch
square cake pan. Mix all ingredients together, combining them well.
Spread evenly in the pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until dry on top
and almost firm to the touch. Let cool completely in pan. Spread
evenly with Penuche Frosting. Cut into 16 squares.

~-- Penuche Frosting ---
Melt butter. Stir in brown sugar. Heat mixture to boiling, stirring
constantly. Boil and stir over low heat for two minutes. Stir in milk
or cream; heat to boiling. Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm.
Gradually stir in powdered sugar. Beat until of spreading consistency.
If necessary, add additional powdered sugar to thicken, or additional
cream to thin.



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--
Wayne Boatwright
____________________________________________

Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day.
Sam Goldwyn, 1882-1974

My grandma used to make me devils food cake with penuche frosting. i
loved it so much, she started to make it without a cake, and spread it
in a pan like fudge. Yum!

My grandma used to make me devils food cake with penuche frosting. i
loved it so much, she started to make it without a cake, and spread it
in a pan like fudge. Yum!

You are one evil *******, Wayne!

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

On Wed 09 Mar 2005 08:52:54p, Damsel in dis Dress wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> You are one evil *******, Wayne!
>
> Carol

You need these, admit it!

--
Wayne Boatwright
____________________________________________

Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day.
Sam Goldwyn, 1882-1974

Wayne Boatwright >, if that's their real name,
wrote:

>On Wed 09 Mar 2005 08:52:54p, Damsel in dis Dress wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>
>> You are one evil *******, Wayne!
>>
>> Carol
>
>You need these, admit it!

Fortunately, I don't have brown sugar, powdered sugar, or wheat germ. But
someday I will. <sigh>

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

On Wed 09 Mar 2005 09:49:34p, Damsel in dis Dress wrote in
rec.food.cooking:

> Wayne Boatwright >, if that's their real name,
> wrote:
>
>>On Wed 09 Mar 2005 08:52:54p, Damsel in dis Dress wrote in
>>rec.food.cooking:
>>
>>> You are one evil *******, Wayne!
>>>
>>> Carol
>>
>>You need these, admit it!
>
> Fortunately, I don't have brown sugar, powdered sugar, or wheat germ.
> But someday I will. <sigh>
>
> Carol

Seriously, Carol, these are delicious. Years ago when I worked in downtown
Cleveland, I'd walk to the bakery and buy one or two a couple of times a
week. A lot of people were devastated when this local bakery chain closed
its doors, and I worked on this recipe for several years before I got it
right. Fond memories!

--
Wayne Boatwright
____________________________________________

Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day.
Sam Goldwyn, 1882-1974

Wayne Boatwright >, if that's their real name,
wrote:

>On Wed 09 Mar 2005 09:49:34p, Damsel in dis Dress wrote in
>rec.food.cooking:
>
>> Wayne Boatwright >, if that's their real name,
>> wrote:
>>
>>>On Wed 09 Mar 2005 08:52:54p, Damsel in dis Dress wrote in
>>>rec.food.cooking:
>>>
>>>> You are one evil *******, Wayne!
>>>>
>>>> Carol
>>>
>>>You need these, admit it!
>>
>> Fortunately, I don't have brown sugar, powdered sugar, or wheat germ.
>> But someday I will. <sigh>
>>
>> Carol
>
>Seriously, Carol, these are delicious. Years ago when I worked in downtown
>Cleveland, I'd walk to the bakery and buy one or two a couple of times a
>week. A lot of people were devastated when this local bakery chain closed
>its doors, and I worked on this recipe for several years before I got it
>right. Fond memories!

You developed this recipe on your own? Holy cow! I can improvise when I
cook, but my baking variations are generally using a different extract,
using cocoa instead of chocolate, butter instead of whatever else. I
admire the heck out of your ability to accomplish this!

My mom called similar ones Blonde Brownies. I like them, but haven't had
them since I was a little girl. The spice cake that my grandmother made
for my dad's birthdays had penuche frosting, and I love that, too.

You don't think the Brownie Gods would object if I used light brown sugar
instead of dark, do you?

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

Hi Wayne,
looks like a great recipe but not quite sure about the measures, does
the c stand for cup, most recipes are grams or ounces these days,

Marion

On Thu 10 Mar 2005 04:14:19a, marionc wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> Hi Wayne,
> looks like a great recipe but not quite sure about the measures, does
> the c stand for cup, most recipes are grams or ounces these days,
>
> Marion
>
>

Sorry, Marion. Yes, "c" is for cup. I should have spelled it out. Hope you
enjoy these!

--
Wayne Boatwright
____________________________________________

Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day.
Sam Goldwyn, 1882-1974