Name: Classic Fudgy Brownies
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, cut into cubes; 8 oz high quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped, such as Valrhona or Guittard; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp kosher salt; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup flour, sifted; 1 cup chopped, toasted nuts, preferably walnuts or pecans (optional)