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Homemade streusel topping mixture in a bowl

Streusel Topping Recipe

A simple and delicious homemade streusel topping made with flour, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon. Perfect for muffins, coffee cake, pies, and more.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional (walnuts or pecans)

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Pastry Cutter optional
  • 1 Measuring cups
  • 1 Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  2. Add the cold butter cubes and cut them into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
  3. Stir in chopped nuts if using.
  4. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over muffin batter, cake, or pie before baking.

Notes

  • Always use cold butter for the best crumbly texture.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Works great on muffins, coffee cake, and fruit pies.