Classic Streusel Topping

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This classic streusel topping can be used to top pies, muffins, cakes, and sweet breads. Streusel topping is an easy way to elevate many simple baked goods!

by Baker Bettie·published 2018-10-08

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Components

Servings

Total time

5 min

prep 5 min

Calories / serving

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Ingredients (6)

serves

100 grams (½ cup) brown sugar, light or darkbrown-sugar
100 grams (½ cup) granulated sugarsugar
75 grams (½ cup + 2 tablespoons) all-purpose flourflour
1 ½ teaspoons cinnamoncinnamon
pinch of saltsalt
56 grams (4 tablespoons, ½ stick) unsalted butter, meltedbutter

Instructions (3 steps)

01In a medium bowl, whisk the brown sugar (100 grams/ ½ cup), granulated sugar (100 grams/ ½ cup), flour (75 grams/ ½ cup + 2 tablespoons), cinnamon (1 ½ teaspoons), and salt (one pinch) together.
02Stir in the melted butter (56 grams/ 4 tablespoons) and mix with your hands until crumbly.
03Use to top muffins, coffee cakes, batter breads, or in place of a top crust on a pie. This streusel topping can be made in advance and kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days prior to using as a topping.

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