Can I make brownies in the microwave using a large bar pan?

[donnathepamperedchef]

I would like to try making brownies in the large bar pan using the microwave. Has anyone done this? How long would I need to cook them? Do they still turn out ok? I am using them for a trifle next week and would prefer not to use the oven.

 

[babywings76]

Are you making them at the host's home? You might want to double check that her microwave is large enough. The LBP is pretty big. I haven't tried it, so I'm sorry I can't help you much w/ the timing.

 

[donnathepamperedchef]

I am going to make the trifle and take it with me, main recipe Spinach Strawberry Salad, which I just love.

 

[leftymac]

Your bar pan fits in your microwave and can circulate? That's a beast of a microwave that you have.

 

[gailz2]

If you don't want to make them in your oven because it is too hot, try making them the night before when it may be cooler. I can't imagine them coming out in the microwave on the LBP very well if it can spin all the way around.

 

[donnathepamperedchef]

Your bar pan fits in your microwave and can circulate? That's a beast of a microwave that you have.

It is a beast, love it; I have cooked a bunch of different things on the LBP & they are great but have yet to try the brownies, guess it will be a trial and error exerice

 

[leftymac]

It is a beast, love it; I have cooked a bunch of different things on the LBP & they are great but have yet to try the brownies, guess it will be a trial and error exerice

Sometimes trial and error is what you have to do. Let us know how they come out!

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

Less time than the square baker, I would presume.

 

[esavvymom]

I would think that if a full cake in the DCB takes 10-12 minutes, then brownies in a bar pan- since it would be so thin- wouldn't take long at all! I'd watch it closely- and look at 5 minutes (if not less) and start from there....