Brownies that Stick?

Question

I made brownies for the first time the other night, and they didn't come out as I had hoped. They were still edible and tasted good, but it was hard to get them off the pan, and when I used a spatula, they just crumbled. Also, how do you make them bigger than how mine came out? Mine came out pretty thin, I was expecting store bought size. (wishful thinking I guess) Thanks!

Answer 1

When I make brownies I use the store bought mix in a box. To keep them from sticking, you have to grease the bottom, AND sides of the pan. (I use margarine and just smear it around.) It also helps if you use a nonstick pan.

To make your brownies thicker use a 9x9 or 8x8 baking pan instead of a 9x13.

I had both of the same problems you did the first time I made brownies.

Good luck next time!!

I hope this helped!

Answer 2

Did you use the right sized pan? Alot of brownie recipes call for an 8x8 pan. Make sure you spray the pan well w/ some cooking spray.
My fool proof brownie recipe is the Ghiradelli triple chocolate brownies from a box. No one would ever guess they weren't home made and they always turn out great. People are always asking me for my brownie recipe. I tell them it is a family secret that has been passed down. Which is completely true since both my mom and grandma used the same mix! LOL

Answer 3

Regarding thickness:

Most home recipes call for an 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 pan. If you use the 13 x 9 pan they will come out thin.

Regarding sticking:

Most home recipes suggest you cut 2 pieces of foil or parchment paper -- you inset these in the pan so they cross each other.
Then you butter or spray (veg oil spray- my preference) the foil or parchment paper.
Note: the size of these inserts, should extend beyond the height which your finished brownie will be.
You will actually use the ends of the foil/parchment to cradle the brownie out of the pan.

Works great !
Chocolate is great !

Answer 4

Use a smaller pan (e.g. 8x8 square). The batter should come up to about half way the side of the pan for thick brownies.

To prevent sticking:

1. Spray pan w/ Pam or another non-stick spray.
2. Butter the pan.
3. Line the pan with parchment paper or non-stick foil.

Answer 5

You need to grease the bottom of the pan to stop them from sticking.
Try this recipe for tall, cakelike brownies:
INGREDIENTS:
8- 1 ounce squares of unsweetened chocolate
1 cup butter
5 eggs
3 cups sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
1-1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 13 pan.
Melt chocolate and butter in a saucepan over low heat; set aside. In a mixer, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla at high speed for 10 minutes**. Blend in chocolate mixture, flour and salt until just mixed.

Stir in the nuts. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake for 35-40 minutes. (Don't overbake.) Cool and frost if desired, but that is not necessary.

** It's not required, but this is when it's very nice to own a stand mixer.

Answer 6

to keep them from sticking - grease the bottom and sides of the pan, lightly floor. most brownie recipes call to put the batter into a 13x9 pan or 8x8. when i make homemade brownies i always double the recipe.

Answer 7

For thicker brownies use 2 box mixes. And to keep them from sticking use cooking spray and spray the baking dish. Also, bake 25 degrees lower than what package says. i.e. if box says 350 bake at 325. GOOD LUCK

Answer 8

i think of a few of those solutions are sturdy, yet i've got constantly spray-greased the pan and then laid down a chew of waxed paper decrease to in good shape the backside of the pan. Then, I spray the waxed paper, too, and that i under no circumstances decrease the truffles till they are thoroughly cool. EDIT: I have been given an digital mail, so i will make sparkling: the waxed paper does not burn or soften. It easily assists in keeping the truffles from burning on the backside. The decrease truffles peel marvelous off.

Answer 9

when making brownies i let the batter sit for just a minute before I put in the pan. Before you put them in the pan put your grease and then sprinkle just a little flour and this will help to keep them from sticking. When you take them out of the oven let them sit for a few minutes before your cut them. I hope this will help you.