fudgy brownies

1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into small 1/2 T chunks
8 oz. dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
1.5 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla
3/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt

Preheat over to 350F (175C). Butter & flour an 8" square pan. Melt chocolate & butter in a glass bowl, stirring to combine. You can do this by microwaving the butter & chocolate in 20-second increments, stirring in between until fully melted/mixed. Allow the chocolate & butter to cool - about 10 minutes, then add sugar. Add eggs one at a time*. Stir until smooth before adding next egg. Add vanilla & stir lightly. Fold in the flour and salt. Transfer to pan. Bake 35-45 minutes.*
The brownies are done when a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with moist crumbs. If the toothpick comes out clean, it is overdone (according to the fudginess of this recipe!). Cool in pan for 15 minutes, or chill in the fridge until they are set. Cut into squares. Yum!!

*Do not vigorously stir at any step, or the batter will incorporate too much air and will not be as fudgy. Aim to combine ingredients well (eggs esp). Fold the flour & salt lightly just until combined.