Vegan Brownies

Ingredients

 * 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
 * 2 cups white sugar
 * ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
 * 1 teaspoon baking powder
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 cup water
 * 1 cup vegetable oil
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

 * 1) Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
 * 2) In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
 * 3) Pour in water, vegetable oil and vanilla; mix until well blended.
 * 4) Spread evenly in a 9x13 inch baking pan.
 * 5) Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is no longer shiny.
 * 6) Let cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting into squares.