Streusel

Streusel is a delicious, crumbly topping that adds a delightful crunch to a variety of baked goods, including muffins, breads, pies, and cakes. Made from a simple blend of flour, butter, and sugar, it can be customized with spices and chopped nuts to suit individual tastes. Sometimes, bakers even layer or swirl it within cakes for an extra burst of flavor.

You’ve probably enjoyed streusel without even realizing it. Think of the crunchy topping on a coffee cake, the sweet crumbs on a babka, or the crisp layer on an apple crisp. Streuselkuchen, a traditional German cake, is another classic example.

Interestingly, the word "streusel" originates from the German word for "something scattered or sprinkled" which aptly describes how it is typically used. The root word, "streuen" is related to the English word "strew."

So next time you savor that crumbly topping, you can impress your friends with a bit of tasty trivia about its origins!