Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Sour Cream Brownies

(Submitted by Kathleen. Source: www.cooks.com)

Sour Cream Brownies
1/2 c. butter (1 stick)
2 sq. unsweetened chocolate
1 c. organic sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 t. vanilla
1/2 c. whole wheat flour
Pinch of salt
1/4 c. yogurt cheese*
2/3 c. chopped walnuts (optional)
2 T. ground flaxseed (optional)

Preheat oven to 375. Melt butter with chocolate in top of double boiler over hot water. Slowly heat chocolate mixture. Add sugar and eggs and beat well. Stir in vanilla. Add flour, 2 tablespoons at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in salt, yogurt cheese, and walnuts. Pour in greased 8" square pan. Bake 30 minutes.

*Yogurt cheese - Place a strainer over a deep enough bowl to drain liquid without it touching the strainer. Place 4 layers of cheesecloth in strainer. Place yogurt over cheesecloth. Cover loosely with Saran wrap. Place in refrigerator overnight. Drain liquid and store yogurt cheese.

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