Imagine a simple yet irresistible topping that can elevate any dessert from ordinary to extraordinary - welcome to the world of Czech Drobenka! This traditional Czech streusel is a baker's secret weapon, adding a delightful crunch and warm cinnamon flavor that will make your taste buds dance with joy. Whether you're looking to jazz up a simple cake, pie, or pastry, this incredibly easy-to-make topping will become your new go-to recipe for adding that perfect finishing touch to your baked creations.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 10 mins
Cuisine: Czech
Serves: 1 batch
Ingredients
- 100g all-purpose flour
- 50g sugar
- 50g butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature, especially the butter to achieve the right consistency.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and sugar, creating a dry base for the streusel.
- Add the softened butter to the flour and sugar mixture, using your fingertips to gently blend and crumble the ingredients together.
- Sprinkle the ground cinnamon over the mixture, continuing to work the ingredients with your fingers until they form small, sandy, and slightly clumpy crumbs.
- The ideal texture should be loose and crumbly, with small pea-sized clusters that can easily be scattered over cakes, pies, or pastries.
- If the mixture seems too dry, add a tiny bit more softened butter; if too wet, sprinkle a little more flour.
- Refrigerate the streusel topping for 10-15 minutes before using to help it maintain its crumbly structure when baked.
- Sprinkle generously over your desired baked good before putting it in the oven, or use as a topping for fruit desserts, coffee cakes, or sweet breads.
Tips
- Temperature is key: Ensure your butter is softened but not melted for the best crumb texture.
- Use your fingertips when mixing to create those signature sandy, crumbly clusters.
- Don't overwork the mixture - you want loose, pea-sized crumbs that will create a beautiful, rustic topping.
- Refrigerating the streusel before baking helps it maintain its structure and prevents it from becoming too dense.
- Experiment with adding chopped nuts or a pinch of nutmeg to customize the flavor profile.
- For extra flavor, try using brown sugar instead of white sugar for a deeper, caramel-like taste.
- Store any unused streusel in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 230kcal
Carbohydrates: 32g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 26mg
