What causes brownies to sink in the middle?

Table of Contents:

1. What causes brownies to sink in the middle?
2. Why do my brownies have a crust on top?
3. What happens if you put too much butter in brownies?
4. What should brownies look like when they come out of the oven?
5. What can I use instead of sugar in brownies?

What causes brownies to sink in the middle?

When you beat the eggs and butter you incorporate air into them, and the flour stabilizes the air bubbles. But if too much air is in the mixture for the amount of flour, the brownies "over-expand" as they bake, but collapse, or cave in, as they cool and the unstable air bubbles deflate.

Why do my brownies have a crust on top?

Wanting to discover the science behind the shine, I Google "brownies with shiny crust." And come upon several sources in agreement with one another: shiny crust is the result of dissolved sugar and egg migrating to the brownies' surface as they bake, where the sugar melts and becomes shiny; and the egg white joins the ...

What happens if you put too much butter in brownies?

Sadly, more butter is not always better. When too much fat is incorporated, brownies become extremely fudgy, in a seriously bad way. They're slick and greasy, two traits you never want to hear when you're talking about baking.

What should brownies look like when they come out of the oven?

For cake-like brownies, take them out of the oven when they just begin to pull away from the sides of the pan, or when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. For fudgy brownies, bake within the time range stated in the recipe. For very moist brownies, take them out toward the minimum baking time.

What can I use instead of sugar in brownies?

Wet Sugar Substitutes Maple syrup and honey can both replace sugar, though using them won't cut calories. If you want to go sugar-free, try a zero-calorie liquid sweetener. Agave nectar can replace a portion of white sugar at a ratio of about 2/3 cup agave for every 1 cup of granulated sugar.