The Ultimate Brownie

(Makes a 13 x 9-inch/33 x 23 cm baking pan)
8 squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped into chunks

1 cup (250 mL) butter, cut in chunks

5 large eggs

3 cups (750 mL) sugar

1 tablespoon (15 mL) vanilla

1-1/2 cups (375 mL) all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon (5 mL) salt

2-1/2 cups (625 mL) chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted

In a saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate and butter, stirring frequently; set aside.
In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on high speed for 10 minutes. (Mixture will be thick and pale yellow in colour.)
Stir in chocolate mixture. Fold in flour and salt until just mixed. Stir in nuts. Pour into a lightly greased 13 x 9-inch (33 x 23 cm) baking pan.
Bake in a preheated 375F (190C) oven for 35 to 40 minutes. The brownies should be moist in the centre.