In the video, a person is seen using a knife to spread a brown paste on a piece of dough. The paste is spread evenly across the dough, covering it completely. The person's movements are steady and precise, ensuring that the paste is distributed evenly. The dough appears to be soft and pliable, and the paste has a thick consistency. The color of the paste is a rich brown, suggesting that it may be a type of chocolate or cocoa spread. The knife used for spreading is a standard kitchen knife with a metal blade and a black handle. The background is not visible in the video, focusing the viewer's attention solely on the spreading process.