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If you have landed here and you are asking yourself how to make weed brownies then let me welcome you. Cannabis edibles are gaining a lot of popularity as of recent and weed brownies, in particular, are among the best weed edible you can make. These brownies are tasty and the fact that I don’t have to smoke or vape makes these edibles even more appealing to me. If you are going to be using cannabis, be it for medical, recreational or any other purpose, understanding how to prepare weed brownies is must know information.

In this guide I will show you a fail proof recipe, substitute ingredients and other tips that guarantee you the best brownies. This article provides a detailed guide on the process from decarbing the cannabis to preparation of the brownies for you to prepare high-quality edibles at home.

Ingredients for Weed Brownies

How to Make Weed Brownies

Further, this is what you will require if you are to prepare weed brownies at the comforts of your home. This recipe also requires preparation of cannabutter which makes certain that your brownies are properly ‘laced’. One should always take small dosages because edibles are quite potent even if you are a novice.

50 grams of cannabutter that is cannabis-infused butter or marijuana desperately for this recipe.
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chocolate chip (optional in case one wants it richer)

Cannabutter is the most common ingredient used in baking most of the marijuana edibles. Some of the ingredients are prepared beforehand if you do not have them on hand you will need to prepare some before you start baking the brownies. Remember that the strength of your brownies will depend with the potency of the cannabutter you are using. If you do not know how potent it is, then try it with a small amount of fabric at first.

Step-by-Step Recipe of How to Make Weed Brownies

Preparation of weed brownies is easy, but there are some essential procedures that you ought to follow in the right manner to make the weed brownies to come out as the best. Here’s the step-by-step process:

Preheat the Oven: In preparation, you should set your oven 350 degree Fahrenheit (175 degree Celsius) as your target temperature. Preheat oven at 1800C, grease an 8×8 inch baking dish by using butter or else cover it with parchment paper.

Melt the Cannabutter: In a small saucepan over low heat melt the cannabutter you want to use for your recipe. Make sure to stir every now and then and be careful with the heat, do not let the butter brown. Cool it for a few minutes smooth it and then position it as preferred.

Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large sized bowl, sift the flour, the granulated sugar, the brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. This helps in making sure that the dry ingredients are well mixed and are evenly distributed all over the mixture.

Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl whisk the eggs and vanilla extract together. Gradually add the melted cannabutter to the mixture and mix until well incorporated.

Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Turn the Speed of the blender low and gradually add the dry ingredients on the mixture and mix until uniform. In this process, one should not over mix the batter as this will make the brownies to be too dense. If using, mix in the chocolate chips here.

Bake the Brownies: The brownie batter should now be poured into the baking dish and leveled using a spatula. Bake for 20-25 minutes, make sure you test it with the toothpick method before removing it from the oven. Do not over bake the brownies as doing so will result in dried up brownies.

Cool and Cut: After removing the brownies from the oven leave them to cool in the pan for some time and then cut the brownies into squares. This aids them to set and can also be easily slit with out much crumble.

Enjoy Responsibly: When the brownies are done, let it cool then using a butter knife, slice them into squares. Begin with a small portion and should not even think of taking a second serving for at least an hour because edibles take their time to work.

Ingredients Substitutes

How to Make Weed Brownies

The truth is, if you ever want to adjust your weed brownies recipe or if you have specific dietary requirements you need to be met, you don’t have to worry since there are tons of substitutes to ingredients that you can use without changing the taste or potency. Here are a few substitutions:

Coconut Oil Instead of Cannabutter: If you wish to avoid butter, you can substitute it with marijuana-infused coconut oil in case you are a vegan. Coconut oil on the other hand fits the bill as it effectively soaks up THC and has a relatively less intrusive taste.

Gluten-Free Flour: If you are a intolent use 1:1 gluten free flour substitution Although not included in the instructions, it is understood that if one cannot consume gluten, then use a 1:1 gluten free flour replacement. Most baking brands have their gluten free baking flour blend which is ideal for this recipe.

Honey or Maple Syrup Instead of Sugar: To use a more natural sweetener you can substitute the granulated sugar with honey or maple syrup. Bear in mind that liquid sweeteners will additionally affect the concept slightly, so you may have to adjust the amount of flour.

Vegan Brownies: In order to veganize your weed brownies remove the eggs from the list of ingredients and add Flax eggs (1 tbsp of ground flax seeds mixed with 3 tbsp of water). It is also important to note that you can use ‘regular’ chocolate chips made from plants & you can use cannabutter or coconut oil.

Brownie Mix: Just to let you know, if you want to save time you can even use boxed brownie mix for this recipe. Well, it is easy to cook using a cannabutter recipe; basically, all one has to do is to swap the traditional butter or oil with the cannabutter and continue with the others steps as directed.

Expert Tips For Perfect Recipe

Making the ideal weed brownies is not only about preparing it in the right way, but it’s more to do with preparation. Here are some expert tips to ensure your brownies come out perfectly every time:

Decarb Your Cannabis: If you are planning to make cannabutter it is advised that you first decarb your marijuana. This in turn causes the THC to become bioavailable in your edibles that you consume. To decarb, take your cannabis and sprinkle it and put it into the oven at 240 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-40 minutes.

Test Potency First: If you’re not certain to the potency of your cannabutter, it is advisable to use the recipe as a guide to trial a portion of the recipe first. It is also possible to spread a little bit of the cannabutter on toast or crackers and then one can be able to determine how much inf actu was mixed into it. Thus, if the dosage is being used as an ingredient in brownie it can be easily adjusted to the right portion.

Avoid Overmixing: When putting together wet and dry ingredients the two should be mixed gently until they are evenly distributed. Too much mixing means having a tough, leathery or dry, thick brownies. Besides, in order to attain that perfect fudgy texture, use gentle stirring.

Cool Completely: If you are now eager to go ahead and cut into your brownies, don’t do that, just wait until they cool. This make the brownies set so that the next time you want to take some it will be easy to do so, it also prevent the brownies from crumbling.

Start with Small Servings: Cannabis edibles are digested; it may take 30 minutes to 2 hours or more for the effects of edibles to set in as compared to smoking or vaping. Take a small portion initially and then make sure that you do not take more within one hour.

What to Serve with Weed Brownie

In of itself weed brownies are tasty, but there are certain accompaniments, beverages or sides that can complement it. Here are a few ideas on what to serve with your brownies:

Vanilla Ice Cream

Sometimes all one needs to accompany a delicious, spicy chocolaty weed brownie is a scoop of vanilla ice-cream. The dairy flavoring is cold, not hot, which goes well with the warm fudgy brownie while its creamy texture complements the fudgy brownie dense texture.

Fresh Berries

Sorbet is an excellent type of palate cleanser; it can be made from fresh strawberries, raspberries or blueberries which offer a tangy taste that easily washes off the greasiness in the brownie. As a supplement offer a small dish of fresh berries on the side for a fresh, fruity taste.

Whipped Cream

When placing it in your weed brownies, a dollop of freshly whipped cream is light and fluffy. The sweetness of the cream also is not very strong as to overshadow the chocolate but complements the taste of chocolate.

Coffee or Tea

Since weed brownies may be a bit sweet then ensure you have a cup of hot coffee or tea to wash them down. A roof-type of coffee for instance has a slight bitter taste perfect for the bitterness of chocolate while a herbal tea such as chamomile which has relaxation properties goes well with the relaxing nature of the cannabis.

Caramel Sauce

To make your brownie really special, pour warm caramel sauce over the top before you serve it. The taste of the caramel is rich and buttery, which when combined with the cocoa bitterish taste of the brownie is perfect for a desert.

Final Thoughts

Transferring knowledge on how to make weed brownie at home can be fun and enjoyable especially when taking cannabis. Even if you have never baked edibles before or if you’re a well-seasoned cannabis chef, this is an ideal brownie recipe that will yield amazing, fudgy, and sufficiently ‘marijuana-dosed’ brownies. Of course, the most important thing is to properly dose your weed brownies so be careful when using cannabutter.

This recipe has been so designed, that if you have a specific ingredient that suits your particular requirement, then you have the flexibility of substituting the suggested ingredient with it. However, if given with ice cream, whipped cream, or fresh berries, these brownies are doubly good to the taste buds.

When eaten alone or with a company of friends, these weed brownies will add a special spice to any occasion all through the night. It can therefore be said that if you want to live a long and healthy and social life, just start small, do it patiently and do it in moderation.