Rice Flour Brownies

(No gluten, wheat, or milk)

2 squares unsweetened chocolate (2 oz.) OR 3 Tbsp. cocoa
1/3 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2/3 cup rice flour for chewy brownies; 1 cup rice flour for cake-like brownies
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt chocolate and shortening together over hot water (or use microwave oven) and cool. Add eggs, sugar, vanilla, and blend well. Mix together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to chocolate mixture. Bake in a prepared 8-inch square baking pan for 30 - 35 minutes. Do not overbake. Cool slightly and cut into squares. 

Carob brownies: Melt 1/4 cup carob chips with shortening and substitute for chocolate.