1 c. water
1 c. butter
1/2 c. cocoa
2 c. sifted flour
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 slightly beaten eggs
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
Frosting

In saucepan, combine butter, cocoa and 1 cup water; bring to boil; stir constantly. Remove from heat.

In large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, soda, and salt; stir in eggs, buttermilk and vanilla. Add cocoa mixture; mix until blended. Pour into greased 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1 inch baking pan. Spread evenly. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.

FROSTING FOR BROWNIES:

Mix 1/4 cup butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa and 3 tablespoons buttermilk. Cook and stir until boiling; remove from heat. Beat in 2 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup chopped pecans and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Spread evenly over brownies.