Article: For picture-perfect brownies, don't skimp on care, quality

Because brownies require so few ingredients, and so few steps, they offer instant gratification. (Although the brownie experts recommend waiting 24 hours, they concede that no one follows their advice.)

Unfortunately, there's no margin for error as there might be in a more complex recipe. Brownie recipes should be followed exactly, according to Joan Steuer.

"The biggest thing about brownies is watching the baking time. Brownies can easily burn.

"It's also critical to measure precisely. There's not too much going in, so each measurement is important," said Steuer.

"Toasting nuts before adding them really helped enhance the flavor. Of course, we used butter. If you have a craving to ...

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