How to make the best weed brownies

how to make weed brownies

When it comes to the enjoyment of cannabis, there are different routes that can be taken to get the best from the plant. Smoking and vaping have always seemed to be the traditional means of consumption over time but the industry is rapidly evolving and more and more ways of using cannabis are being developed. A couple of these new ways include the use of topical creams for local application, the use of cannabis-infused edibles, tinctures and so on.

A closer look at cannabis edibles

Cannabis edibles have grown very popular amongst cannabis users. Its obvious advantage over the conventional way of consumption, smoking, in terms of lesser risk to health has played a major role in this. Different types and forms of foods and edibles have since been infused with cannabis with the aim of providing cannabis users with the best varieties possible. One such edible that has caught the attention of many is the cannabis-infused brownie.

In this article, we'll be delving deep into cannabis brownies, what they entail, and a comfortable and easy-to-do recipe that can be easily practiced by anyone.

Brownies

Before we delve into the ingredients for the recipe and the procedure, let's go over the reason why this particular baked product is loved by many. Brownies are baked pieces of chocolate goodness that are loved across all age ranges and can be easily enjoyed by all and sundry. The peculiarity of brownies over time has always relied on different recipes as there are different ways you can make them better and more enjoyable.The idea to infuse brownies with cannabis must have been borne out of how much brownies are loved and the introduction of cannabis has only made this great food even better.

When it comes to the infusion of cannabis into edibles, the particular cannabis strain of choice is very important because some cannabis strains have higher levels of CBD while some have higher levels of THC. CBD promotes a calm and relaxing feel while THC helps with a strong and euphoric high. Edibles have also over time been known to pack a very strong punch which is why dosing is very important.

Ingredients

A one-quarter ounce of finely grounded cannabis trims, a three-quarter cup of unsalted butter, 4 ounces of unsweetened chocolate, one three-quarters cup of coconut sugar, half tablespoon of kosher salt, 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract, 3 large eggs, one three-quarters cups of all-purpose flour, half cup of chopped walnuts and 3 minced mint leaves. The quantities of ingredients stated here are enough to make 16 standard cannabis-infused brownies.

The first major step involved in the production of cannabis-infused brownies is the decarboxylation of cannabis. The reason for the decarboxylation of the cannabis before its introduction is to ensure that the cannabinoids embedded in the plant matrix are activated into the forms in which they can be active and be able to give the needed effects.

The process of decarboxylating cannabis involves the use of heat by placing the trimmed cannabis buds on a baking sheet and putting them in an oven for about 40 minutes at a temperature of 115°C. This should be sufficient to ensure that the cannabis trims are properly decarboxylated and can be introduced into the brownies.

Procedure

The first step after the decarboxylation of the cannabis trims is to make the cannabutter. This is done by first melting the butter in the saucepan before the decarboxylated cannabis trims are added. The mix is placed under low heat and allowed to simmer for about 45 minutes in order to ensure full incorporation of the cannabis into the butter. The heat is then put off and the produced cannabutter can then be used in the production of the brownies.

The cannabutter is then strained in a mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the solids of the butter and the liquid is kept.

Next, the unsweetened chocolate is melted into a bowl over boiling water to ensure that the melting is done devoid of water.

The produced cannabutter and the melted chocolate are then added into the same saucepan and mixed thoroughly.

At this stage, the coconut sugar, salt, and vanilla extract are added to the mix.

Eggs are added one at a time into the mix and mixed thoroughly to ensure that it is fully incorporated.

Mix with the measured quantity of flour and walnuts and minced leaves can be added to help with the scent of the cannabis.

Pour mixture in a baking pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

The produced brownie is then cooled and divided into ready-to-eat pieces of brownie goodness. Care must be taken though as each of these brownies pack a strong punch and must be carefully ingested.

Smoking, vaping or edibles? Which do you prefer? Let us know in the comment section below.