Cakey Brownies with Freshly Milled Flour
Cakey Brownies with Freshly Milled Flour are rich, chocolatey brownies with a soft, tender crumb and deep cocoa flavor made from simple pantry ingredients. These homemade brownies bake up with the classic cakey texture while showcasing how freshly milled flour creates an incredibly satisfying dessert.
Servings: 24 brownies
Equipment
- Grain Mill
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk or sturdy spoon
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- 9×13-inch baking pan
- Parchment Paper
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
For the Brownies
- 16 tablespoons 2 sticks butter, melted 227 grams
- 2¼ cups granulated sugar 450 grams
- 1¼ cups Dutch-process cocoa powder about 125 grams
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 15 grams
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder about 2 grams
- 5 large eggs
- ¼ cup water 60 grams
- Fresh Milled All-Purpose Flour Blend 180 grams
For the Fresh Milled All-Purpose Flour Blend
- 108 grams hard white wheat berries
- 72 grams soft white wheat berries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven – Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan, line it with parchment paper, then lightly grease the parchment. Dust it with a light coating of Dutch-process cocoa powder, tapping out any excess.
- Mill the wheat berries – Mill the hard white and soft white wheat berries into a fine flour. Whisk together until evenly combined to create the freshly milled all-purpose flour blend.
- Combine the butter and sugar – In a large mixing bowl, stir together the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add the cocoa mixture – Stir in the Dutch-process cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, vanilla extract, and espresso powder until fully incorporated.
- Mix in the eggs – Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
- Add the flour – Stir in the freshly milled all-purpose flour blend just until no dry flour remains. Avoid overmixing.
- Rest the batter – Let the batter sit for 10 minutes so the freshly milled flour has time to fully hydrate.
- Fill the pan – Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake – Bake for 28 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
- Cool and slice – Let the brownies cool completely in the pan. Lift them out using the parchment paper, then slice into squares before serving.
Notes
Storage – Store cooled brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Freezing – Freeze baked brownies in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months. Place parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking and thaw at room temperature before serving.
Fresh Milled Flour Tip – Resting the batter before baking allows the freshly milled flour to fully hydrate, producing a soft, tender crumb and helping eliminate any grittiness.
Expert Tip – Dusting the parchment paper with cocoa powder instead of flour prevents sticking while keeping the brownies beautifully rich and chocolatey.
Serving Suggestion – These brownies are delicious served with Stabilized Whipped Cream or a scoop of Brown Butter Peach Custard Ice Cream. They also make a wonderful addition to a dessert spread alongside Peach Crisp with Fresh Milled Flour or Peach Crumble with Fresh Milled Flour.
Freezing – Freeze baked brownies in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months. Place parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking and thaw at room temperature before serving.
Fresh Milled Flour Tip – Resting the batter before baking allows the freshly milled flour to fully hydrate, producing a soft, tender crumb and helping eliminate any grittiness.
Expert Tip – Dusting the parchment paper with cocoa powder instead of flour prevents sticking while keeping the brownies beautifully rich and chocolatey.
Serving Suggestion – These brownies are delicious served with Stabilized Whipped Cream or a scoop of Brown Butter Peach Custard Ice Cream. They also make a wonderful addition to a dessert spread alongside Peach Crisp with Fresh Milled Flour or Peach Crumble with Fresh Milled Flour.