Intro:
You’re probably a brownie legend and would instead set up everything yourself and begin from scratch. Well, good for you!See, not many of us are legends – some of us love the simplicity that comes with box brownie mix anyway – and so we appreciate having everything measured out and ready to go. However, as good as they are, brownies from a mix tend to lack that homemade touch that is usually rich in all the right flavors. The chocolate flavor, for instance, isn’t as strong as that of the homemade varieties.
The good news is you still don’t need to make brownies from scratch. There are ways to ensure your box brownies turn out better and tastier. Read on to find out
1. Shop for a Good Mix
Remember, you’re not measuring out the flour, sugar, or the leavening agents yourself. That discretion goes out the window when you opt for box brownies.
Considering the mix you buy plays a major role in what the final product will look like, make sure you get a good brownie mix.
You’ll be surprised just how many people ignore the importance of getting a good mix, thinking they couldn’t be all that different. Well, they are!
You may have to go through several brands to find what sits well with you. But overall, there are popular brands that don’t stray from the classic fudgy-chocolate flavor.
We suggest these five brownie mixes:
- Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Premium
- Aldi Specially Selected Double Chocolate
- Pillsbury Chocolate Fudge Brownie
- King Arthur All-American Fudge Brownie Mix
- Baker’s Corner Chewy Fudge Brownie Mix
2. Replace Water with Milk
With brownies, every ingredient counts in a big way. You have little room for movement, meaning there aren’t lots of things to put into a brownie unless you want to steer clear of the classic flavor and texture.
Keeping that in mind, consider replacing the water with milk to bring out that extra richness. Plain water eats up the room you could use for something better.
Besides milk, other excellent alternatives are cream and coffee. Cream works the same way milk does, adding that extra fat to your brownie. Coffee, however, dials the chocolate flavor a notch higher.
3. Use More Chocolate
Let’s say you don’t do much to improve your box brownies. Simply throwing chocolate into the mix will give the final product a boost of goodness.
You want to dump a generous amount of chocolate chips into the mixed flour. Be sure to use a large bowl that allows you to whisk the content with ease.
Whichever chocolate you use, whether dark or white, the result is still a rich chocolate flavor.
4. Throw in Vanilla
You may want to stay away from vanilla when preparing box brownies because that’s what many do. Most likely, you don’t want vanilla overpowering the signature chocolate flavor.
However, brownies can have multiple layers of flavor, each adding richness to it. Besides, a dash of vanilla extract won’t ruin anything. On the contrary, it’ll make your brownie tastier by enhancing the other flavors.
5. Give Weed a Try
Okay, so cannabis isn’t for everyone for various reasons like being underage or living in a state where marijuana isn’t legal yet.
As for staunch users of medicinal cannabis, if you’re not making pot brownies yet, you’re missing out big time. They are the craze, and you can learn to make them effortlessly.
But how can you have your box brownies taste as gloriously as infused pot brownies?
Simple. Melt a bit of Cannabutter and whisk it with the rest of your ingredients in the mixing bowl. Then go ahead and bake it as you would have.
6. Use Egg Yolks Instead
Another creative way of sprucing up your boxed brownies is using the egg yolk rather than the whole egg. Still, if you want your brownies to taste more like a cake, go ahead and use the egg whites as well.
But for the chewy and fudgy texture, the yolk is all you need. Now, if your recipe demands one egg, use two yolks instead.
Conclusion
Brownies are pretty accommodating. You can manipulate the recipe whichever way to get the outcome you want, from the good ol’ chewy and fudgy to cakey and fluffy. The takeaway is that your hands are not tied just because it’s a box brownie.
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