Texas Brownies

Ingredients

• 2 c all-purpose flour
• 2 c granulated sugar
• 12 c 1 stick butter or margarine
• 12 c shortening
• 1 c strong brewed coffee or water
• 14 c dark unsweetened cocoa
• 12 c buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp vanilla

Directions

1. In a large
2. mixing bowl combine the flour and sugar
3. In a heavy saucepan combine butter shortening coffee or water and cocoa
4. Stir and heat to boiling
5. Pour boiling mixture over the flour and sugar in the bowl
6. Add the buttermilk eggs baking soda and vanilla
7. Mix well using a wooden spoon or high speed of an electric mixer
8. Pour into a well-buttered 17 12 x 11-inch jelly roll pan
9. Bake at 400 for 20 minutes or until brownies test done in the center