It's been a while since I've made brownies. And just to clarify, they are not on my list of overly-chocolaty-things (that spot is reserved exclusively for chocolate on chocolate cake), so no worries, brownies will still make a cameo appearance here from time to time. *I wonder how many people are ready to hit me over the head with their whisks for not liking double chocolate cake?* It will all be explained when I write about my sister's birthday cake... there is a reason for the implied craziness, I do promise. :D
So far, I have loved all of Dorie's brownies, this is the first one that fell a bit short of my expectations. The name sounds so interesting...honey, in a brownie?! But, as many of the other TWD bakers pointed out, you really need to use a high quality honey in this particular recipe. I didn't. Honey takes center stage, while the chocolate has more of a supporting role. And while the little bear-shaped bottle is adorable and delicious on waffles and pancakes, it's far too sweet for these brownies. The only other issue that I had was the cakiness. These were not quite fudgy enough for me. I like it to be mandatory that one
This week's Tuesdays with Dorie host was Suzy, of My Suzy Homemaker. You can find the recipe on her adorable blog by clicking here!
Interesting review of this recipe Valerie. I love honey too, it's a shame that it didn't blend well with the chocolate though. And I agree, brownies but be dense!! Looks gorgeous anyway.
ReplyDeleteA lovely treat!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Rosa
Lovely photos! Mine was way under-cooked. I'll use a nicer honey next time too.
ReplyDeleteEven though I've read through Dorie's cookbook a couple of times, I don't remember seeing this recipe. Maybe it's because I'm not a "nut in brownie" person. I'm with you that fudgy brownies are much better, so thanks for your suggested revisions!
ReplyDeleteNot a favorite here, either. However, those are stunning photos!
ReplyDeleteHey Valerie, your pictures look wonderful, but I agree with you on the cakey brownie thing. I'm always disappointed when I try a brownie recipe that ends up like a cake rather than a dense delicious brownie. I guess I just want one or the other:-)
ReplyDeleteI love the photo and agree that brownies need to be denser and fudgy.
ReplyDeleteThey really were not all that fudgey were they? But I liked them anyway. I thought it might be my fault on mine for using semi-sweet chocolate instead of bittersweet. But I am really glad I made them! Yours look delicious.
ReplyDeleteI love baking with honey but I wasn't sure about these. Mine didn't bake up that well but my husband still liked them! Yours looks wonderful, more a cake than a brownie in your case.
ReplyDeleteI haven't made these yet, but I gather from the reviews that Dorie probably should not have called these brownies but honey chocolate snack cake.
ReplyDeleteMimi
Pretty pictures, Valerie! I agree - these were just not up to par when compared with Dorie's other brownies. Oh well, at least we tried them! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's too bad you didn't love the brownie because the title does sound so interesting and it looks good!
ReplyDeleteI like how you cut them in pie slices!! Very nice looking brownies!! I made mine a little different because I didn't have honey!
ReplyDeleteI also love myself a fudgy brownie. I may just have to give these a try, though. Thanks for the heads up on the honey!
ReplyDeleteHello! I recently received the Stylish Blogger Award and am passing it on to you! Love the look of your blog and LOVE all of your recipes! Thanks for the fun reads :)
ReplyDeleteSorry these weren't a hit. Your photos look so inviting - I would snap that wedge of brownie up in a heartbeat.
ReplyDeletelove your blog. This brownie looks fantastic so Im surprised its not as good as it looks.
ReplyDeleteI prefer fudgy brownies rather than cakey brownies. Your brownies look lovely!
ReplyDeleteNow that looks just plain fabulous, Valerie! Simple, elegant and presented perfectly.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in! Love all your pics and your blog is very cute! :)
ReplyDeleteWouldn't these be just fabulous with different varieties of honey? I'm thinking orange blossom, lavender honey or our local fynbos honey to add that extra dimension of flavour.
ReplyDeleteI agree, brownies should be all out sin, or nothing at all! These sound interesting though!
ReplyDeleteP.S - Typo alert - like it to be mandatory that one wants needs a cold glass of [you forgot the milk] while enjoying their brownie