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Let's begin creating the delicious and appetizing crackling brownie.
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To start, you'll need the following ingredients to prepare your working area.
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Begin with 1/2 cup of dark chocolate as this dessert is a face miser - that is, a great flavour provider.
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Mix in the chocolate with two tablespoons of butter in a heat-proof bowl.
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This is not only because of how butter adds creaminess but also how it makes the smooth melting of chocolates.
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Melt the butter along with chocolate using a microwave-safe bowl or over hot water, setting it over a pot with simmering water, constantly stirring until smooth.
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Let it cool to the point where you can add the remaining ingredients.
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Stir in 1/2 cup of condensed milk into the chocolate mixture.
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This will give your brownies a rich sweetness and a fudgy texture that is hard to resist. In another bowl, sift together four tablespoons of all-purpose flour, two tablespoons of cocoa powder, and ¼ teaspoon of baking powder.
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Sifting of dry ingredients is done to eliminate lumps and ensure the uniform spread of the leavening agent for the perfect brownie texture.
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Fold in the dry ingredients very gently with your hands into the mixture of chocolate and condensed milk, but avoid overmixing.
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When done, the batter will be thick, shiny, and well mixed.
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Pour the batter into a greased baking dish or lined brownie pan using a spatula to spread the batter evenly.
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Bake at 180 C (350 F) for 20 to 25 minutes.
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The art of the perfect brownie is to not over-bake; it should come out with just a few moist crumbs stuck to the toothpick when inserted to achieve that fudgy consistency.
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Prepare the chocolate sauce while the brownies are baking - the step that will take your dessert into overdrive.
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Combine 1 cup of chocolate, one tablespoon of cocoa powder, 1/2 cup of water, four tablespoons of castor sugar, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan.
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Heat this mixture over low to medium heat, stirring constantly, until all the butter is melted and it's well mixed. You are draping this sauce over the sizzling brownie for an added layer of richness.
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Remove the sauce from the heat when smooth and let it sit. Let the brownies cool a few minutes after baking before cutting into squares or rectangles.
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You'll want to sink into these warm, gooey brownies! To create the sizzle of the presentation, serve a few pieces of the brownie on a heat-proof sizzler plate.
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Or make use of any cast-iron skillet if you don't have one.
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Just before serving, pour copious amounts of the prepared chocolate sauce over the brownies.
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While adding more drama, you can also warm some butter or oil in the sizzler plate until it smokes, and then just carefully place the brownies on it.
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The sizzling will add a little extra excitement and anticipation to the finished dessert.
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Serve sizzling brownies immediately, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired. A little taste of heaven-the texture of the hot, gooey fudge brownie against the ice cream.
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Pour more chocolate sauce over it and garnish with crushed nuts or chocolate shavings for that added texture and visual effect.
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This dessert will be perfect for gatherings and any special occasion where you can present tastefully to your guests, bringing out rich flavours.
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Whether at a party or as a cosy treat at home, the sizzling brownie is sure to create delightfulness for chocolate lovers of all ages; the combination of rich chocolate and the hot effect of this dessert makes it not just a dish but an experience, and thus, it is the perfect dessert to enjoy that decadent bite and watch everyone enthusiastically ask for more.