This Is Dessert for High Society
Making weed brownies is a rite of passage for anyone exploring the highs of cannabis consumption. They’re a favorite edible among new and seasoned consumers not only because of the full-body buzz they deliver wrapped in chocolate but also because the flavors of chocolate and cannabis pair well together. They complement each other’s intensities and sweetness for a treat that’s neither too rich nor too earthy.Weed Brownies step by step
- A box of your fave brownie mix or a from-scratch brownie recipe + the ingredients it calls for
- Your preferred cannabis flower (see step one)
- A baking sheet + parchment paper to activate your weed
- A small pot to infuse your butter
Step 1: Pick the Flower for Your Weed Brownies
To make weed brownies, you need to infuse your butter with THC using raw cannabis.Pick a strain suited to when and where you’ll consume your brownies. If they’re a post-dinner dessert, consider something sedating to gently end your day. If you’re taking these to a party, try an energizing strain that improves mood.>> Shop the best cannabis flower in Vermont at The Tea House. <<To better ensure consistent dosing of your weed brownies, try this method:-
Start with ½ gram (500mg) of cannabis flower.
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Multiply the cannabis flower’s THC percentage by 500mg. For example, 12% (or 0.12) multiplied by 500 equals 60. That means your brownie batch will contain 60mg of THC.
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Divide 60 by the number of equally cut pieces in your brownie batch to determine how much THC is in each brownie. For example, 60mg divided by 10 pieces is 6mg of THC per brownie.
Keep in mind you may lose some cannabinoids in the cooking process. If you start with a whole gram of flower, simply replace 500mg with 1000mg when doing your math.
Step 2: Decarb Your Weed
Weed must be decarboxylated, AKA “decarbed,” to impart a high. When you smoke a flower, you decarb it with your lighter. The heat from the fire burns off the acidic part of the THC compound, which then enables it to attach to your cannabinoid receptors and get you high.When it comes to making weed brownies at home, the oven is your lighter. Follow the below steps to decarb your weed:
Note: Decarbing flower to make weed brownies can cause your kitchen to smell like you’re actively smoking in it. Things may get a little skunky, especially when you move on to step three.
Step 3: Infuse Your Butter
The amount of butter you use will depend on the brownie recipe you’re following, but most single-batch recipes call for around ½ cup or one full stick.Put the butter, flower, and ½ cup of water in a pot over low heat. (The water helps keep the butter from burning.) Let it simmer for about 30 minutes or until most of the water has evaporated. Then, let it cool for another 15 minutes.Strain the butter through a sieve to remove the bits of flower.
Step 4: Make Your Weed Brownies
Infused butter is the only cannabis-infused ingredient you need to make weed brownies. With that in hand, follow the steps of the brownie mix or recipe you’re using and substitute the butter or oil it calls for with your infused butter.If you have any extra butter, you can keep it in the fridge, but the cannabinoids will only stay active for around three weeks. You can store it in the freezer for up to six months. Once it’s defrosted, you have about three weeks to use it.Suggestions on How To Make Weed Brownies
Here are some tips and recommendations for making weed brownies.- Make two batches of brownies: one infused and one regular. That way, when you catch yourself wanting another brownie after your first one kicks in, you can eat a non-infused one and avoid getting too high.
- On that note, start by eating one weed brownie, and give it around 90 minutes to fully kick in before considering having another one. Edibles take longer to kick in and hit harder because the cannabinoids are processed through your liver. Give your body time to feel the effects of one weed brownie before eating another.
- Store your weed brownies in a labeled airtight container to keep them fresh and avoid cannabinoid degradation.
- Keep your weed brownies up and away from children and pets.
- Weed brownies stay good for about a week, or you can freeze them for up to six months.
If you used this guide to make weed brownies, we'd love to hear how they turned out. Drop by The Tea House in White River Junction, or send us a message to let us know how you liked ‘em!
