Fudgy Brownies

12 oz. bittersweet chocolate
1 1/2 C. butter
2 1/4 C. sugar
4 eggs
1 Tbls. vanilla
1 C. plus 2 Tbls. flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 C. chopped walnuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 325.  Line 9*13 pan with foil and spray the foil. Set aside. In a saucepan warm the chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring regularly until both are melted. Set aside. Whisk together in a bowl the sugar, eggs and vanilla til smooth.  Pour in the melted chocolate and butter and whisk again until smooth. Fold in the flour, salt and walnuts.  Pour into prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes, until there are moist crumbs attached to the toothpick.  Let cool.