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Brown Butter Matcha Brownies Recipe

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Delight in the rich, nutty flavor of Brown Butter Matcha Brownies, where the earthiness of matcha meets the deep caramel notes of browned butter and white chocolate. These decadent brownies feature a moist, tender crumb with a vibrant green hue, perfect for matcha lovers seeking a gourmet twist on a classic treat.

Ingredients

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Brown Butter and Matcha Mixture

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (browned)
  • 4 oz white chocolate
  • 2 tbsp matcha powder

Batter

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 3 eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup all purpose flour

Finishing

  • ¼ tsp flaky salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s at the ideal temperature for baking your brownies evenly.
  2. Prepare Pan: Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan with butter and line it with parchment paper. This prevents sticking and makes removing the brownies easier.
  3. Brownb Butter: Heat the unsalted butter in a pan over high heat until melted, then reduce to low and continue heating until small brown bits appear, creating a rich nutty aroma. Remove from heat promptly to avoid burning.
  4. Make Matcha Ganache: In a small bowl, combine the white chocolate and matcha powder. Pour the warm browned butter over this mixture and stir until the white chocolate fully melts, forming a smooth green ganache. Let it cool for 2 minutes.
  5. Mix Sugars and Eggs: In a large bowl, beat together granulated sugar, light brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt using a hand or stand mixer. Continue beating for 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes thick and creamy.
  6. Incorporate Ganache: While continuing to mix, gradually stream in the matcha white chocolate ganache prepared earlier. Whisk until the batter is uniformly green and smooth.
  7. Add Flour: Sift the all-purpose flour into the batter. Using a spatula, gently fold the flour in until you achieve a smooth green batter without overmixing.
  8. Pour Batter: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and spread it out smoothly.
  9. Bake Initial: Bake the brownies in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until set.
  10. Deflate and Salt: Remove the brownies and drop the pan firmly onto the counter to release trapped air bubbles. Sprinkle flaky sea salt evenly over the top.
  11. Bake Final: Return the brownies to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes to develop a firmer top and enhance flavor.
  12. Cool and Serve: Let the brownies cool in the pan for 20 minutes before slicing and serving to allow flavors to settle and texture to firm up.

Notes

  • Allow the browned butter to cool slightly before adding to prevent curdling of white chocolate.
  • Room temperature eggs help the batter to emulsify better, resulting in a tender crumb.
  • Do not overmix once the flour is added to avoid tough brownies.
  • Flaky sea salt on top adds contrast and enhances the matcha flavor but is optional.
  • Use high-quality matcha powder for the best vibrant color and authentic flavor.

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