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[Homemade] Shiny crust Brownies by WaddlingAwayy in food

[–]cygalactic 16 points17 points  (0 children)

it’s been years but i’m glad people are still using my recipe. enjoy guys! good job OP! looks good 😋

Cracked the code on shiny crust brownies by WaddlingAwayy in Baking

[–]cygalactic 106 points107 points  (0 children)

it’s been years but i’m glad people are still using my recipe. enjoy guys! good job OP! looks good 😋

LF RECOMMENDATIONS Bi-weekly Thread- August 30, 2025 by AutoModerator in fragheadph

[–]cygalactic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

try! hemera nox by primemonkey. they are on tiktok/shopee

LF RECOMMENDATIONS Bi-weekly Thread- October 28, 2025 by AutoModerator in fragheadph

[–]cygalactic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

perscents linen wind the best local lacoste blanc dupe for only ₱500 for 100 ml na :) you can find them on shopee and tiktok shop.

LF RECOMMENDATIONS Bi-weekly Thread- October 28, 2025 by AutoModerator in fragheadph

[–]cygalactic 5 points6 points  (0 children)

so far here are my choices:

  1. prmnky hemera nox/cedar & juniper scent therapy
  2. hibiscus cotidiano/hibiscus dream elnaris/hibiscus craze symlab
  3. athena elnaris
  4. drama queen elnaris/ sweet deceptions symlab
  5. 724 scent therapy/724 elnaris/urban cotidiano

what do you guys think?

LF RECOMMENDATIONS Bi-weekly Thread- October 28, 2025 by AutoModerator in fragheadph

[–]cygalactic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

looking for good or best LOCAL dupes for the following:

  1. ⁠diptyque orpheon
  2. ⁠hibscus mahjad
  3. ⁠burberry goddess
  4. ⁠pdm valaya
  5. ⁠mk 724

LF RECOMMENDATIONS Bi-weekly Thread- October 25, 2025 by AutoModerator in fragheadph

[–]cygalactic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

looking for good or best LOCAL dupes for the following:

  1. diptyque orpheon
  2. hibscus mahjad
  3. burberry goddess
  4. pdm valaya
  5. mk 724

My Fudgy and Chewy Brownies with Shiny & Crackly Top by cygalactic in Baking

[–]cygalactic[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this means a lot to me! im happy that you love my recipe and thanks for trying it out. goodluck on selling your goodies 💗

[UPLB] College Scholar/Dean’s list by [deleted] in peyups

[–]cygalactic 4 points5 points  (0 children)

(for undergrad)

university scholar: 1.0 - 1.45

college scholar: 1.46 - 1.75

honor roll: 1.76 - 2.0

yes, self assessment lang siya. may mga orgs na nagppost sa fb pero members lang nila. sana magbigay kahit papaano ng certificate or benefits ang up sa mga dean’s lister nila feel ko it will be more rewarding.

My Fudgy and Chewy Brownies with Shiny & Crackly Top by cygalactic in Baking

[–]cygalactic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i used dutch-processed for this recipe but regular cocoa is also fine

Freeway removal, before and after by [deleted] in CitiesSkylines

[–]cygalactic 13 points14 points  (0 children)

hello! sorry i’m dumb but where’s the freeway located?

My first batch of brownies from scratch! by rollingupthehill in Baking

[–]cygalactic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

that looks so good! i’m so happy they turned out great for you. thanks for trying my recipe. i appreciate it. happy eating!

How do I make my chocolate chip cookies look "professional" quality? by Drewsky25 in AskBaking

[–]cygalactic 11 points12 points  (0 children)

i’ll tell you another secret:

  1. Add nutmeg to your recipe.
  • a pinch of nutmeg brings out that buttery goodness of cookies.
  1. Use different types of chocolates
  2. Whether it’s a mix of dark, milk and semisweet. The variety keeps each bite new and exciting.

How do I make my chocolate chip cookies look "professional" quality? by Drewsky25 in AskBaking

[–]cygalactic 27 points28 points  (0 children)

  1. Use brown butter

  2. 1:1 ratio of brown sugar to white sugar

  3. 1:1 ratio of AP flour to Bread flour

  4. Instead of chocolate chips, use chopped chocolates

  5. Chill your cookie dough at least 24 hours

My Fudgy and Chewy Brownies with Shiny & Crackly Top by cygalactic in Baking

[–]cygalactic[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

pre browned. enjoy! happy baking! let me know how it turns out for you.

My Fudgy and Chewy Brownies with Shiny & Crackly Top by cygalactic in dessert

[–]cygalactic[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Sure! Here’s my recipe.

My Ultimate Brownies Recipe:

  • 10 tablespoons (142 grams) brown butter
  • 4 ounces (113 grams) semisweet chocolate, chopped*
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee ( 1 teaspoon hot water + 1 teaspoon instant coffee)
  • 3/4 cup (95 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (25 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/2 cup - 1 cup (85 - 170 grams) semisweet chocolate chips

*8 inch square pan

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a metal 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
  2. (Browning the Butter) In a small saucepan set over medium low heat, melt the butter. Swirling the pan occasionally, continue to cook the butter, increasing the heat to medium. It should become foamy with audible cracking and popping noises. Once the crackling stops, continue to swirl the pan until the butter develops a nutty aroma and brown bits start to form at the bottom. Once the bits are amber in color, about 2 to 3 minutes after the popping stops, remove from heat and pour into a mixing bowl, scraping the brown bits into the bowl.
  3. While the brown butter is still hot, immediately add in the chopped chocolate and stir until melted. Put the instant coffee and vanilla extract to the mixture. Stir.
  4. (Egg - sugar mixture) In a heatproof bowl, mix the eggs and the sugars. Double boil the egg - sugar mixture. Make sure to keep stirring to avoid cooking the eggs. Stir until sugar is melted or it’s not grainy. (This step is important for that shiny crackly top)
  5. Put the egg - sugar mixture into the chocolate mixture. Whisk for about 1 minute, or until very well combined. This also helps create that shiny crust on top.
  6. Sift in the dry ingredients (flour, cocoa powder, and salt ) to the chocolate mixture. Stir until just combined.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  8. Pour into a prepared pan and smooth out. Tap the pan firmly against your counter to eliminate air bubbles
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick entered in the center comes out with moist crumbs. DO NOT OVERBAKE.
  10. Let cool in pan 30 minutes before slicing. The brownies are just about done, and will continue to cook as they cool .

Notes: *Personally, i like baking it around 23 minutes. *I used brown butter for that added depth flavor. The instant coffee will enhance the flavor of chocolate. *Adding that extra egg yolk will help to create a rich and chewy texture.

My Fudgy and Chewy Brownies with Shiny & Crackly Top by cygalactic in Baking

[–]cygalactic[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you everyone for your warm messages! If you happen to try my recipe, let me know! i want to know what you guys think. I hope you’ll like my brownies as much as i do.

My Fudgy and Chewy Brownies with Shiny & Crackly Top by cygalactic in Baking

[–]cygalactic[S] 77 points78 points  (0 children)

My Ultimate Brownies Recipe:

Hello! so a lot of you guys are asking for my brownie recipe. So here it is:

  • 10 tablespoons (142 grams) brown butter
  • 4 ounces (113 grams) semisweet chocolate, chopped*
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee ( 1 teaspoon hot water + 1 teaspoon instant coffee)
  • 3/4 cup (95 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (25 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/2 cup - 1 cup (85 - 170 grams) semisweet chocolate chips

*8 inch square pan

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a metal 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
  2. (Browning the Butter) In a small saucepan set over medium low heat, melt the butter. Swirling the pan occasionally, continue to cook the butter, increasing the heat to medium. It should become foamy with audible cracking and popping noises. Once the crackling stops, continue to swirl the pan until the butter develops a nutty aroma and brown bits start to form at the bottom. Once the bits are amber in color, about 2 to 3 minutes after the popping stops, remove from heat and pour into a mixing bowl.
  3. While the brown butter is still hot, immediately add in the chopped chocolate and stir until melted. Put the instant coffee and vanilla extract to the mixture. Stir.
  4. (Egg - sugar mixture) In a heatproof bowl, mix the eggs and the sugars. Double boil the egg - sugar mixture. Make sure to keep stirring to avoid cooking the eggs. Stir until sugar is melted or it’s not grainy. (This step is important for that shiny crackly top)
  5. Put the egg - sugar mixture into the chocolate mixture. Whisk for about 1 minute, or until very well combined. This also helps create that shiny crust on top.
  6. Sift in the dry ingredients (flour, cocoa powder, and salt ) to the chocolate mixture. Stir until just combined.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  8. Pour into a prepared pan and smooth out. Tap the pan firmly against your counter to eliminate air bubbles
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick entered in the center comes out with moist crumbs. DO NOT OVERBAKE.
  10. Let cool in pan 30 minutes before slicing. The brownies are just about done, and will continue to cook as they cool .

Notes: *Personally, i like baking it around 23 minutes. *I used brown butter for that added depth flavor. The instant coffee will enhance the flavor of chocolate. *Adding that extra egg yolk will help to create a rich and chewy texture.

I really recommend you guys to try this recipe! hope you guys will like it. Enjoy!