Houjicha Brownies

Brownies using houjicha (roasted green tea) powder have a divine malty, chocolate-like sweetness! Houjicha is naturally sweet and nutty, making it the perfect substitute for cocoa powder or chocolate.

Recipe (adapted from No Recipes)

Makes 16 brownies

Ingredients

100 g all-purpose flour

16 g houjicha powder

1/4 tsp baking powder

1/8 tsp salt

100 g white chocolate (Ghirardelli White Chocolate Baking Bar)

80 g unsalted butter

2 eggs

150 g sugar (for those who want a slightly less sweet version use 125 g)

1 tsp vanilla extract

1. Preheat the oven to 320 F. Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper.

2. Sift and combine all the dry ingredients (all-purpose flour, houjicha powder, baking powder, and salt).

3. Melt the white chocolate in the microwave at 50% power for 90 seconds. Add in the butter to the white chocolate and microwave for another 15-30 seconds until melted (but not boiling). Whisk to combine until you get a smooth, consistent texture.

4. Whisk in the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract with the chocolate mixture.

5. Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture using a spatula until the texture is just uniform. Do not overmix.

6. Pour the brownie batter into the pan. Give it a gentle bang before popping it into the oven for 17-19 minutes.

7. Wait for the brownies to cool before cutting and serving. Enjoy the brownies with a houjicha latte!