Useful Streusel
Transform your favorite baked goods with this versatile and delightfully crunchy Useful Streusel recipe! Made with a perfect balance of all-purpose flour, two types of sugar, and a hint of warm cinnamon, this streusel topping is your go-to for adding texture and flavor to muffins, pies, coffee cakes, and beyond. Chilled, cubed butter is expertly worked into the dry ingredients for a crumbly yet cohesive texture, while optional rolled oats and chopped nuts elevate its crunch and nuttiness. Whether used as a topping or baked solo for a snack-worthy treat, this quick-to-make streusel is ready in under 30 minutes and can be stored for future use. Optimize your baking with this endlessly adaptable recipe that's essential for cinnamon-sugar enthusiasts!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 grams all-purpose flour
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 50 grams light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 85 grams unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 30 grams rolled oats (optional for texture)
- 30 grams chopped nuts (optional, such as pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
Add the chilled, cubed butter to the dry mix. Using your fingers, a pastry cutter, or a fork, work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. The streusel should hold together in clumps when pinched.
If using rolled oats and/or chopped nuts, gently fold them into the mixture until evenly distributed.
Use the streusel immediately as a topping for muffins, pies, or coffee cakes. Scatter it evenly across the surface of the baked good, ensuring an even layer.
Alternatively, to bake the streusel on its own, spread the mixture in an even layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and crisp.
Allow the streusel to cool completely if baked separately to achieve maximum crunch. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1739 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.4 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.8 g | 229% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 1208 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 216.2 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 101.7 g | ||
| Protein | 19.8 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 448 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
