Wells Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavoring
Optional Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that the Wells bake evenly.
- 2
Prepare Baking Dish
Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Mixing Ingredients
- 3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
- 4
Cream Butter
In a separate bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. This takes about 2-3 minutes on medium speed.
- 5
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the large eggs one at a time to the butter, mixing well after each addition. Then add the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
- 6
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Baking
- 7
Add Optional Ingredients
If desired, fold in chocolate chips or chopped nuts into the batter gently.
- 8
Pour into Baking Dish
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- 9
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cooling and Serving
- 10
Cool the Wells
Once baked, remove the Wells from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 11
Serve
Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.