Texas Brownies
["2 c. all-purpose flour", "1/2 c. (1 stick) butter or margarine", "1 c. strong brewed coffee or water", "1/2 c. buttermilk", "1 tsp. baking soda", "2 c. granulated sugar", "1/2 c. shortening", "1/4 c. dark unsweetened cocoa", "2 eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla"]
["In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar.", "In a 9 x 11-inch microwave-safe dish, combine butter, shortening, coffee or water and cocoa.", "Microwave at High power for 2 minutes or until just boiling.", "Pour boiling mixture over flour mixture.", "Stir to blend.", "Add buttermilk, eggs, baking soda and vanilla.", "Mix well. Pour mixture into a micro-safe 9 x 11-inch baking dish.", "Microwave at Medium-high power for 18 minutes, turning dish every 4 to 5 minutes until brownies test done.", "They may still appear soft of the surface."]
["flour", "butter", "coffee", "buttermilk", "baking soda", "sugar", "shortening", "cocoa", "eggs", "vanilla"]