Crumb Topping for Blueberry Crumb Cake

Yield:
Makes 3 1/2 cups

Our easy crumb topping -- a blend of butter, flour, light-brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon -- makes any muffin, no matter how simple, seem special. This recipe can also be used to make our Blueberry Crumb Cake.

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup packed light-brown sugar

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 15 tablespoons (1 ½ sticks plus 3 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add butter, and mix together with your hands or a pastry blender until well combined but still crumbly. (Alternatively, you can use an electric mixer.)

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    Dana Gallagher

Cook's Notes

Topping can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or in the freezer for up to one month; before using frozen topping, thaw completely at room temperature.

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