Fudgy brownies

Preheat the oven to 325F and line the pan.

Melt the unsalted butter in the microwave, about a minute to a minute and a half. On the stove, do not let it cook down, or water is lost and more fat is needed.

Whisk in the sugar.

Add the eggs and whisk by hand a solid minute to incorporate a little air.

Add a splash of vanilla and 1 teaspoon instant coffee dissolved in 1 tablespoon water.

Add unsweetened cocoa powder, salt and all-purpose flour, with no leavening; slightly undermix, then add the chocolate chips.

Dab a little batter behind the parchment to hold it against the side, then pour the batter into an 8x8 pan.

Bake at 325F for 35 to 40 minutes, 37 being ideal, until the edges are set and a toothpick in the centre comes out with clinging wet batter. Do not overbake.

Cool about 25 minutes in the pan, then completely on a wire rack.

Slice by holding the base and sliding the knife back rather than lifting it, for cleaner cuts.