Not everybody enjoys the process of smoking or vaping weed, but edibles open the door to entirely new ways to enjoy a mellow high. Pot brownies are a traditional and tasty way to get in your dose of THC. Remember, eating your high means it will last much longer. With edibles, the psychoactive chemicals in weed metabolize through the liver, giving you a high that can last as long as 10 hours. With a smoke high, you’ll feel it in minutes, but it doesn’t last very long. Because you can’t feel the effects immediately, it’s a good idea to start low and slow when you first indulge in brownies. So, learn how to make special brownies and measure the dose.
Sativa or Indica Strains
Weed brownies start with the right bud. If you want an energetic high, you’ll want to reach for sativa strains. For a more relaxed bake, pull out indica. Pay careful attention to THC concentration in whatever you buy. This information is crucial for determining dosage. Plus, before you can start baking, you’ll need to prepare some canna-butter or canna-oil to use with your brownie batter.
How Much Cannabis Do You Need for a Brownie Recipe?
For a single batch, 1/3 of an ounce is a solid starting place. Grind it up and pre-bake it. Lay out the ground weed on a baking sheet in a 250-degree oven for about half an hour. When it starts to smell like you’re smoking it, it’s ready to go into your butter/oil. This pre-heating helps activate the THC so it can get you high.
Ingredients
For brownies, you will need:
- 1/2 cup canna-butter
- 1/2 cup cocoa
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- cup chopped walknuts or pecans
- teaspoon vanilla
- pinch of salt
Recipe Instructions For Weed Brownies
Recipe Instructions For Weed Brownies
- Melt the butter and add pre-baked weed, stirring slowly over low heat for 20 minutes. Strain out the plant matter and return to heat.
- Mix the canna-butter and cocoa until smooth. Let cool for several minutes.
- Whisk in eggs, one at a time. Then, add the vanilla.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and nuts. Slowly pour the cocoa and butter mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just blended.
- Pour the batter into an 8×8 inch square baking pan and cook in a 325-degree oven for 30-35 minutes.
Selecting a Serving Size
Serving size will depend on your chosen dose and the bud you use. For first-timers, a recommended dose is between 5-10mg. Dosage calculators can help you figure out how much to eat in a sitting.
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