Make Gluten Free Brownies

Just about everyone loves brownies. There are many brownie recipes, some of which may contain gluten. If you are on a diet and have to avoid gluten, that doesn't mean you can't enjoy them! Here is an easy recipe for you to make and share.

Ingredients

 * 1 stick (¼ pound) butter or margarine (oleo)
 * 4 ounces baking chocolate
 * 4 eggs (at room temperature)
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * 2 cups sugar
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 * 1 cup soy flour
 * ¼ cup cornstarch or potato starch
 * 2 teaspoons baking powder
 * 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
 * 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
 * Be cautious with the nuts. People with allergies generally have multiple allergies.

Steps

 * 1) Oil a 13x9 pan. (Do not use Crisco, or the ingredients will stick to the pan.) Set the pan aside.
 * 2)  [[Image:Gluten Free Brownies0002 9663.jpg|thumb|Melted butter and chocolate]]Melt the chocolate and butter together in saucepan or microwave. Let cool awhile.
 * 3) [[Image:Gluten Free Brownies0003 5700.jpg|thumb|Whipped eggs and salt]]While cooling, beat the eggs and salt in a bowl with a fork or whisk until light and fluffy.
 * 4) [[Image:Gluten Free Brownies0004 2955.jpg|thumb|Adding sugar to chocolate]]Gradually add sugar & vanilla. Beat well with fork.
 * 5)  [[Image:Gluten Free Brownies0006 8887.jpg|thumb|Mixing ingredients together]]Add chocolate/butter mixture, flour, baking powder, and cornstarch gradually, and mix well with a fork.
 * 6) * Soy flour has a pretty distinctive flavor that some may not like. Experiment with other gluten free flours; like tapioca or rice flour.
 * 7)  Add nuts/chips as desired.
 * 8)  [[Image:Gluten Free Brownies0012 2861.jpg|thumb|Pouring batter]]Pour the mixture into the pan. Mixture will be thick.
 * 9)  [[Image:Gluten Free Brownies0013 3924.jpg|thumb|Thick batter to be spread]]Spread in oiled pan.
 * 10)  Top with more nut halves if desired.
 * 11)  Bake at 350oF for 25 minutes, or until it passes the toothpick test.
 * 12)  Cut when cool.

Things You'll Need

 * Fork
 * Foil
 * Toothpicks
 * Saucepan
 * Mixer

Related Tips and Steps

 * How to Make Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
 * How to Make a Brownie Sundae
 * How to Make Brownie Fudge
 * How to Bake Gluten Free Biscotti
 * How to Make Gluten Free Vegan Cookies
 * How to Bake a Double Chocolate Brownie
 * How to Bake a Brownie Cake

Sources and Citations

 * This recipe and many others can be found at Foodista.Com.