2 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. strong brewed coffee or water
1/4 c. dark unsweetened cocoa
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1 (17 1/2 x 11 inch) jelly roll pan

In a large bowl combine flour and sugar. In heavy saucepan, combine butter, shortening, coffee (or water) and cocoa. Stir and heat to boiling. Pour boiling mixture over the flour and sugar.

In bowl add buttermilk, eggs, baking soda and vanilla. Mix well with electric mixer on high speed. Pour into well buttered 17 1/2 x 11 inch jelly roll pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until tests done in center. While brownies bake, prepare frosting for Texas Brownies.