Texas Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the flour and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
2. 2
   In saucepan, combine butter, shortening, coffee or water and cocoa. Stir and heat to boiling.
3. 3
   Pour boiling mixture over the flour and sugar.
4. 4
   Add the buttermilk, eggs, baking soda and vanilla.
5. 5
   Mix well.
6. 6
   Pour into buttered 17 1/2 X 11 jelly roll pan.
7. 7
   Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until they test done in the center.
8. 8
   While brownies bake, prepare frosting.