Sweet win for brownies at state food show

BRAZEN Brownies has won gold at the Sydney Royal Fine Food Show for its walnut brownie, backing up its previous wins with a new standout flavour.

The award comes after the business’s salted caramel peanut brownie earned back-to-back gold medals at the same event.

Judging is based on texture, flavour, bake quality, technical skill and visual appeal.

Brazen Brownies was founded by George Kalpakis and Caroline Kropack, who built the business from the ground up after careers in the corporate world.

“Winning gold twice was proof that we are onto a winning formula in terms of delivering the ultimate brownie experience,” Mr Kalpakis said.

 

Ms Kropack has spent years developing and mastering her recipes.

She believes the secret to a perfect brownie is achieving a balance between fudgy in the middle and flaky on top.

“We find that there’s a real craving for treats that feel both nostalgic and indulgent,” she said.

“Brownies tick all those boxes because they’re rich and comforting and create a genuine hug-in-a-bite feeling.

“We love that we can bring people together through our brownies, and above all create memorable moments worth savouring.”

The business has also won medals at the Royal Tasmanian Fine Food Awards.

It now produces what it says is the largest selection of brownies in Australia, including a range of gluten-free varieties.

Its brownies feature handmade inclusions such as peanut butter and hazelnut chocolate ganache, instead of manufactured nut butters and pastes.

Ingredients are sourced from across the country, including nuts from a Sunshine Coast farm where the idea for the business was first born a decade ago.

Wholesale and corporate gifting packages are available at brazenbrownies.com.au