Cinnamon Streusel Topping
A buttery crumb topping with cinnamon warmth and a crisp, sandy crunch.
Dietary
Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Nut free, Halal, Kosher
Allergens
Dairy, Wheat
This streusel combines flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon with cold butter rubbed in until it forms coarse, pea-sized crumbs. Scatter it over muffins, coffee cake, or fruit pies before baking for a crunchy, caramelized topping that adds texture and sweetness.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Method
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
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Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients and rub it in with your fingertips, or cut it in with a pastry cutter, until the mixture forms coarse, pea-sized crumbs.
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Use immediately to top muffins, coffee cake, or pies before baking, or refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use.
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Cinnamon Streusel Topping
This streusel combines flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon with cold butter rubbed in until it forms coarse, pea-sized crumbs. Scatter it over muffins, coffee cake, or fruit pies before baking for a crunchy, caramelized topping that adds texture and sweetness.
10 min 16 oz 120 cal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Method
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
- 2
Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients and rub it in with your fingertips, or cut it in with a pastry cutter, until the mixture forms coarse, pea-sized crumbs.
- 3
Use immediately to top muffins, coffee cake, or pies before baking, or refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use.