Texas Brownies

Directions

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