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A lovely collection of Mary Porters

The Relation

Mary Porter (Mary Celeste Weber Porter) is another of the original children of Mama and Papa. She is widely renowned, at least within our family, for her artistic talent. You can find many members of the family comparing their collections of "Mary Porters".  She would be my great-great-aunt.

The Process

It was My Very Pregnant Boss's youngest daughter's third birthday and she wanted brownies. Since I love Presley with my whole heart, I offered my services. I have made brownies quite a few times in my life, so I was ready for this one.

mmm melty chocolate

I was unsure exactly what a square of chocolate meant, but after some searching, I found that one square of chocolate was approximately equivalent to one ounce. I used 2 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate in my fancy, new double boiler (yes, I sold out after the Chinese New Year Cookie MacGyvering).

In lieu of using an 8 x 8 pan, I used a disposable 9 x 13 pan (for easy transportation etc). Knowing that this was a much larger pan, I doubled the recipe. However, I still think I should have done two pans. At about 25 minutes in the oven, the brownie looked great. A large dome had formed but they weren't quite done. A few minutes later, the dome had deflated and the brownies looked collapsed.

Birthday girl loves dinos

The Feedback

Besides their deflation, the brownies were really good. They are a light brown color and are definitely more sweet than chocolatey (if that makes sense?). The birthday girl was a big fan and at the end of the day, that's the only person who matters.

The Receipt

BROWNIES - CC80
Mary Porter+

⅔ cup flour
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp baking powder
⅓ cup shortening
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
½ cup walnuts
1 tsp vanilla
2 squares chocolate

Melt chocolate and shortening over hot water. Beat eggs. Gradually add sugar, beating well. Beat in chocolate. Mix in flour. Add nuts and vanilla. Bake in greased 8 x 8 x 2 pan at 350° for 25 minutes. Cool in pan.