Chocolate Brownie, who doesn't love a chocolate brownie? This is a firm favourite with many of you, and the best thing about it is that you can eat it plain or dress it up with fruit and cream. The only thing you really have to decide on is how gooey you like it in the middle!
With this Brownie Mix, I think I achieved the right amount of goo for the right amount of bake. So without further ado, on to the review!
Prep:
2 Then weigh out the 100 grams of vegetable oil and pour that into the mixing bowl.
3 Now weigh 500 grams of the Brownie Mix and pour that into the bowl.
4 Attach the beater and mix the ingredients on Speed 1 for approximately 30 seconds.
5 Then lift the beater upwards and scrape the bowl down.
6 Place the beater back in the bowl and mix for a further 3 minutes on Speed 1.
With this Brownie Mix, I think I achieved the right amount of goo for the right amount of bake. So without further ado, on to the review!
Packaging
The Artisan's Choice Chocolate Brownie Mix is concealed in a robust plastic bag that is easy to wipe down on the exterior and is lined on the interior to keep the product dry and airtight.
Labelling
The labelling on the bag displays all the relevant information required, such as:
- Ingredients
- Allergy Advice
- Batch Code/Best Before Date
- Weight
- Mixing/ Baking Regime
Allergy Advice
This is visible and shown in bold. The Brownie Mix contains:
- Wheat
- Egg
Best Before Date
It has a minimum 3 - 6 month shelf life; however, this may extend depending on when the product was manufactured and transported. The batch I received had over 5 months of shelf life left on it.
Storage
Once opened, re-seal the bag with a food clip and store it in a cool, dry place.
Weight
The full weight of this bag is 2.5kg.
Mixing/Baking Regime
The label states that you will need the following ingredients to make the Brownie:
- 2.5kg Brownie Mix
- 0.90 kg Water
- 0.50kg Vegetable Oil
Using the above figures, you can apportion the quantities (up/down) depending on how many Brownies you'd like to make.
How many Brownies will it make?
This depends on the amount of mixture you use. If you wish to make a small batch, then please see the recipe below.
Recipe:
- 500 grams Brownie Mix
- 180 grams of Water
- 100 grams of Vegetable Oil
- Bake at 190ºC for approximately 15 - 20 Minutes
- From the above ingredients, you will be able to make approximately 12 Brownie Pieces.
Note: If you use the whole bag, you will get approximately 60 regular brownie pieces, depending on how big or small you want them to be.
Stand Mixer
You will need a stand mixer to use this product.
How do I make the Brownies?
To make the Brownies, you will need to do the following.
- Preheat the oven to 190ºC
Prep:
- Before making the batch, I got a Brownie Tin Measuring 27 cm x 20 cm x 3.5 cm.
- I then tore a sheet of tin foil and folded it lengthways to make a handle.
- I then cut out some greaseproof paper to line the tin.
- Place the tin, foil and greaseproof paper to one side, now onto the mix.
Note: I weighed out the wet ingredients first and then the dry as per the instructions on the label; however, you could weigh the dry first and then the wet. It's all down to personal preference.
Method
1 Weigh out the 180 grams of water and pour it into the stand mixer bowl.2 Then weigh out the 100 grams of vegetable oil and pour that into the mixing bowl.
3 Now weigh 500 grams of the Brownie Mix and pour that into the bowl.
4 Attach the beater and mix the ingredients on Speed 1 for approximately 30 seconds.
5 Then lift the beater upwards and scrape the bowl down.
6 Place the beater back in the bowl and mix for a further 3 minutes on Speed 1.
7 Once combined, remove the beater attachment and scrape the bowl down with a spatula.
8 Now grease the brownie tin; I used cake release spray on mine.
Then put the tinfoil handle vertically across the middle of the tin. (I sprayed a little more release spray onto it).
Then put the greaseproof paper on the top of it.
9 Pour the brownie mix into the tin.
10 Put the brownie mix on the middle of a pre-heated oven.
11 Bake for approximately 15 minutes and then check the Brownie; if it wobbles in the middle (when you slightly shake the tin), put it back in the oven for a few extra minutes. (I baked mine for 20 minutes).
Note: Depending on how gooey you like your brownie will determine how many minutes you put it back in for. Please ensure that the mixture is baked but still slightly gooey. A skewer will help you with that.
Once baked, remove from the oven and leave in the tin to fully cool.
12 Once cooled score the edge with a palette knife.
13 Use the tin foil handle to remove the brownie from the tin.
14 Place the Brownie on a work surface/board and then slice it into pieces.
Use a cake slicer or knife to help you remove the Brownie from the greaseproof paper.
15 Lightly dust with icing sugar and plate up as required.
Findings
- The Chocolate Brownie Mix is very easy to use.
- It has a nice texture and a rich dark chocolate aroma to it.
- It can be eaten plain or accompanied with a dessert of your choice such as berries, cream, ice cream etc.
- The Brownie can be eaten hot or cold.
- It's perfect with a cup of tea.
- It can be wrapped into individual portions.
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