Fudge Brownies

Ingredients:
1 pound 1-ounce chopped 70 percent bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
10 ounces finely chopped 70 percent bittersweet chocolate
13 ounces soft butter
1 pound 4 ounces granulated sugar
6 extra large eggs
8 ounces all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt

Preparing the brownies:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 9- by 13-inch pan with non-stick spray and place 1 piece of parchment paper to line the bottom of the pan.

Cream the butter and sugar in a mixer. Scrape down both sides. Add the eggs one at a time. Add the salt and flour and mix until smooth. Remove the bowl from mixer and pour in cooled melted chocolate, mix well with a spatula. Add chopped chocolate last, fold quickly, then put in the prepared pan. Level out batter in pan. Place in preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until skewer comes out clean. Cool completely before cutting.

Makes 18 2 1/2-inch brownies