Make-Ahead
Streusel
KS Quotient
Easy: Modest list of ingredients. Easy preparation; may be made ahead.
This is a simple, cinnamon-and-butter streusel mixture that can be stashed in the refrigerator and tossed together with a dough to create a great coffeecake almost instantly (see the Simple Streusel Coffeecake recipe).
Yield: Enough for 1 large coffeecake
1 cup packed light brown sugar
¾ cup unbleached all-purpose white flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
2/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
In a medium bowl, thoroughly stir together the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt, breaking up any lumps of sugar as you work. Stir in the butter until evenly incorporated and the mixture forms small clumps. Stir in the nuts. Refrigerate until firmed up, about an hour. Just before using, break up any large clumps with fingertips or a pastry cutter. Use as directed in the coffeecake recipe. If not using immediately, refrigerate, airtight, for up to 3 weeks. Let warm up slightly before using.