Ecological Issues April 2014 | Page 17

Vegan Brownies

Ingredients:

2 cups of unbleached all-purpose flour;

2 cups of white sugar;

¾ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder;

1 teaspoon of baking powder;

1 teaspoon of salt;

1 cup of water;

1 cup of vegetable oil;

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Directions:

- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

- In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Pour in water, vegetable oil and vanilla; mix until well blended. Spread evenly in a 9x13 inch baking pan.

- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is no longer shiny. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting into square

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