#20 Constancy

Today I am taking care of myself. A nice rest at home sometimes is just what you need more. 

I have a warm cup of ginger tea beside me while I am writing, and a Tibetan music in the background. I have been recently to a meditation group nearby home, related to master Thich Nhat Hanh. Meditation gave me a positive effect of concentration and relaxation, and I appreciated overall the opportunity to meditate in company, with a sangha, a group of "noble friends". I hope to find a costancy in my meditation practice thanks to their support too.

My post today is related to the importance of constancy and company in doing things, in order to include it as part of your own personality. So I decided to make another baking: Chocolate Brownies! and offer again to my flatmate (who has been also inspired by me and want to bake too).

Let's start from ingredients (I used just half of these):

200 g quality dark chocolate (70%)

250 g unsalted butter

50 g chopped nuts , optional

80 g quality cocoa powder

65 g plain flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

360 g caster sugar

4 large free-range eggs

Ready?

1) Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas 4. Line a 24cm square baking tin with greaseproof paper.

2) Snap the chocolate into a large bowl, add the butter and place over a pan of simmering water, until melted, stirring regularly. Stir through the nuts (if using).

3)Sift the cocoa powder and flour into a separate bowl, add the baking powder and sugar, then mix together

4) Add the dry ingredients to the chocolate, nuts and stir together well.

Beat the eggs, then mix in until you have a silky consistency.

5) Pour the brownie mix into the baking tin, and place in the oven for around 25 minutes.

Allow to cool in the tray, then carefully transfer to a large chopping board and cut into chunky squares. 

Enjoy and Share !
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