On 28 Mar 2006 02:02:03 -0600, "Bob Terwilliger"
> wrote:

>Damsel wrote:
>
>> Accidental Brownies
>>
>> Recipe By :Crash
>> Serving Size : 18 Preparation Time :0:00
>> Categories : Pastries & Desserts
>>
>> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
>> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
>> 1 1/2 cup boiling water
>> 1 cup quick oatmeal
>> 1 cup soft butter
>> 2 cup sugar
>> 1 teaspoon vanilla
>> 1 cup flour
>> 1/2 teaspoon salt
>> 1 teaspoon soda
>> 1/2 cup cocoa
>>
>> Pour water over oatmeal and let stand. Mix butter, sugar, and
>> vanilla. Combine with oatmeal. Add flour, salt, soda, and cocoa.
>> Blend well. Bake at 350F for 35 minutes in a greased and floured
>> 9"x13" pan.
>>
>> NOTES : This was originally a cake recipe, which called for 2 eggs.
>> The first time I baked this cake, I forgot the eggs. The resulting
>> mistake was not only edible, it was delicious!
>
>
>The cocoa is "normal" cocoa rather than Dutch-processed, right? (I'm making
>that guess because normal cocoa is acidic, and the baking soda could be
>intended to counteract the acidity.)

Yup, plain ol' Hershey's cocoa.

>I'm going to try modifying this recipe by using 2 1/2 cups cooked steel-cut
>oatmeal instead of the boiling water and quick oatmeal. I've also got some
>chocolate chips and raisins which can go into the batter. Stay tuned...

That sounds mahvelous! Love to hear how it goes.

Peace,
Carol