Chocolate Crumb Brownies

Save leftover bread scraps for these brownies.

1/3 cup margarine or butter
6 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 3/4 cup medium-fine soft bread crumbs*
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup chopped nuts, optional
1 egg
2 tablespoons water
1 cup brown sugar, packed

Preheat oven to 350F and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.

Melt margarine and cocoa powder together over low heat, stirring occasionally. If using a microwave, cook on LOW power for 1 1/2-2 minutes or until margarine is melted; stir to combine. Cool.

In medium mixing bowl, combine bread crumbs, baking powder and nuts.

In separate bowl, beat egg and water together. Stir in cocoa mixture and brown sugar; beat until combined. Combine cocoa mixture with bread mixture until all ingredients are moistened.

Spread evenly in prepared pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until done. Cool completely on wire rack.

*Do not use commercial dry bread crumbs. Bread that is at least 3 days old works best. Using a food processor, blender, or by hand, shred bread into medium-fine crumbs.

Makes 16 brownies
Source: Kansas Wheat Commission