Overlooking Brownies !

[Scarlett]

I am no cook but attempting to make brownies more like a science experiment. I've bought gluten free packets and all I have to do is add eggs etc and mix /cook but they keep coming out more like chocolate sponge than the nice fudgey brownies I'm trying to make. Any ideas?!

[maggiebee]

Sounds a bit of a faff Scarlett - just go out and buy some.

[bednobs]

Of use real ingredients

[LadyCG]

Nigella's everyday brownies take some beating and they're so simple to make. If they're coming out spongey, try cooking them for a couple of minutes less, to achieve that wobble which will turn into a fudginess when cooled.

[1ozzy]

Overlook Brownies at your own risk!!
They may look sweet and innocent but the little blighters have a pack mentality and are well on the way to being highly trained survival specialists.

[waterboatman]

I agree with Lady CG. It's easily done.

[waterboatman]

oz, you're right there mate, they end up training the SAS!

[diddlydo]

The gluten free mix is never going to work for brownies. Just make proper ones.