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Tips on How to Bake Brownies in a Cast Iron Skillet

Why is cooking brownies in a cast iron skillet so good?

Brownies prepared in a cast iron skillet will achieve that ideal crust on the top, bottom, and around the edges. Cast iron cookware offers health benefits compared to aluminum or Teflon alternatives.

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You’ll need to ensure that your brownie recipe is the appropriate size for your cast iron skillet.

Preheat the cast iron pan in the oven while it comes to temperature.

While the pan is warming up, add a pat of butter and swirl around the pan to ensure that brownies do not stick. This will allow them to slide out effortlessly.

Adjust your cooking temperature. Another great benefit of cooking brownies in a cast iron skillet is its ability to retain heat longer than other materials.

Bake brownies in a 10″ skillet for approximately 30 minutes (as opposed to about 40 minutes in a glass pan).