Morgan Hipworth

Basics Done Right is here! Because mastering the simple stuff makes you a kitchen legend. Starting strong with my Brown Butter Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie, guaranteed to be the only cookie recipe you’ll ever need. Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Makes 12 cookies 320g butter 275g brown sugar 120g caster sugar 3 eggs 360g self raising flour 250g plain flour 25g corn flour 10g bi carb soda 300g small choc chips 300g large choc chips (melts) Begin by browning 160g of the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it smells nutty and turns golden brown. Transfer to a bowl and allow it to cool to room temperature. In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the remaining 160g of cold butter and pour the cooled brown butter over it. Mix until smooth and creamy. Add the brown sugar and caster sugar and mix again until well combined. Add the eggs, self-raising flour, plain flour, corn flour, and bi carb soda, and mix until just combined—do not overmix. Fold in both the small and large chocolate chips by hand. Divide the dough into 150g portions and place on a lined tray. Bake at 200°C for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges but still slightly soft in the centre. Let cool slightly before enjoying.

Mystery Bag - Mascarpone Tiramisu meets Brownie in the ultimate dessert mashup 🤤 - Brownie Layer 345g butter, melted 100g cocoa powder 600g sugar 6 eggs 200g plain flour 130g chocolate chips Tiramisu Cream 450g heavy cream 8 egg yolks 300g sugar 40g water 800g mascarpone cheese Additional Ingredients 200ml espresso or strong coffee (cooled) 50ml coffee liqueur (optional) Cocoa powder (for dusting) 100g ladyfinger biscuits Preheat the oven to 175°C and line a rectangular baking pan (approx. 20x30 cm) with baking paper. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, cocoa powder, flour, and chocolate chips until fully combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until JUST wobbly in the centre. Allow the brownie to cool completely in the pan. To prepare the tiramisu cream, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks and set it aside in the fridge. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water and heat over medium heat until it reaches 118°C (soft ball stage). In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, beat the egg yolks on medium speed, then slowly pour the hot sugar syrup into the yolks in a thin, steady stream while continuing to beat. Increase the speed and beat until the mixture is pale, thick, and cool, transfer to a bowl. Beat the mascarpone cheese until smooth, then fold it into the egg yolk mixture until fully incorporated. Gently fold in the whipped cream and chill the tiramisu cream in the fridge until ready to use. To assemble, combine the cooled espresso and coffee liqueur (if using), and quickly dip each ladyfinger biscuit into the mixture. Arrange a single layer of dipped ladyfinger biscuits over the brownie, then spread the tiramisu cream evenly over the biscuits, and pipe on the rest in dollops. Dust with cocoa powder. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavours to meld and set. Before serving, slice into squares or rectangles, and serve chilled.

Chocolate Babka done right – soft, rich, and full of flavour 🍫 - Makes 2 loaves For the Dough: 3 cups bread flour (375g) 1 teaspoon salt (5g) 3 tablespoons caster sugar (35g) 2 teaspoons dried yeast (6g) 1 large egg 75g unsalted butter, softened ¾ cup full cream milk (185ml) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (20ml) For the Filling: 250g butter, softened 75g brown sugar 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 1 egg For the Glaze: 1/3 cup water 2 tablespoons caster sugar To make the dough, combine the bread flour, salt, caster sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Add the milk, egg, and softened butter, then knead by hand or with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 8–10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes in the mixer. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1–2 hours or until doubled in size. For the filling, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, cocoa powder and egg together in an electric mixer with the paddle attachment until the mixture is light and fluffy. Set aside until the dough is ready to be filled. Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air and divide it in half. Roll the dough into a rectangle about ½ cm thick. Spread the filling evenly over. Roll it tightly from the long side into a log, pinching the seams to seal. Slice in half, then slice each log lengthwise to expose the layers, then twist the two halves together with the cut sides facing up. Place each twisted loaf into a greased loaf pan, cover loosely, and let them rise again for 45–60 minutes or until doubled in size. Preheat the oven to 175°C. Brush the tops of the risen loaves with beaten egg, then bake for 30–35 minutes or until the babkas are golden brown and cooked through. While the loaves are baking, prepare the glaze by heating the water and caster sugar in a small saucepan until the sugar has dissolved. Once the loaves are out of the oven, brush them generously with the glaze while they are still hot. Let the babkas cool in their pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy the rich, indulgent flavours of homemade chocolate