Pecan Fudge Brownies

From book

Stacie Bakes

Ingredients

1.	Pre-heat the oven to 180°C / 350°F / Gas Mark 4
2.	Line a 13" x 8" (33cm x 20cm) tin with baking parchment / greaseproof paper
3.	Melt the butter and chocolate gently in a bowl over a pan of simmering water. Stir well to combine.
4.	In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa and baking powder
5.	Stir in the chopped nuts and sugar
6.	Add the melted chocolate to the dry ingredients and stir
7.	Add the beaten eggs and stir to a silky consistency
8.	Bake for 30 minutes in the centre of the oven until the top is slightly springy to touch
9.	Place onto a cooling rack and allow to cool in the tin
10.	The centre will still be gooey, but will firm up as it cools, yet remain soft
11.	Once cooled, turn out onto a chopping board, and chop into squares