Toppings are a great way to add texture and interest to a plain muffin.You can choose from a variety of options, such as streusel crumbs or sugar crystals, which go on the muffins before baking, or a glaze which you can sprinkle on after they have been baked and cooled off.Your muffins are sure to be even more delicious with a perfectly matched topping.
Step 1: In the food processor, combine flour, sugar, and butter.
Cut a stick of butter into small pieces and place all the ingredients in a food processor.Place the mixture in a bowl and it will form fine crumbs.
Step 2: Add more ingredients for flavor and texture.
Adding cinnamon, pecans, or rolled oats to your flour, sugar, and butter base can be used as a crumble.The new ingredients should be combined with the rest of the crumble.Adding cinnamon to pumpkin muffins adds a warm, spiced flavor.For a nuttier flavor, mix in 3 cup of chopped pecans.The banana, apple, or oat muffins compliment this flavor.Add a cup of old-fashioned rolled oats to the mixture.
Step 3: Before the muffin bakes, sprinkle the streusel topping over it.
Use your fingers to evenly sprinkle the crumble over the tops of the muffin baking tray.A thickness of 0.25 to 0.5 in (0.64 to 1.27 cm) is usually enough for you.You can store leftover crumble in a jar in the freezer for up to 3-4 weeks.
Step 4: You should bake the muffins according to the recipe.
Follow the directions and bake the muffins until a toothpick can slide in and out of them.The outer texture of the muffins will be created by the streusel that bakes into them.If your oven has hot spots or areas that get hotter than others, you should change your muffins halfway through the baking time.If you want a crunchier texture, leave the muffins in for a minute or 2 longer than normal, or use the broil setting for 1 minute to crisp up the tops.
Step 5: If you want to make a sweet crust, sprinkle sugar over the muffin batter.
To create a thin layer, measure 0.25 cups of sugar and pinch or 2 for each muffin.The sugar will bake into the batter and make a delicious crust on the muffin tops.The sugar tastes good with muffins.
Step 6: The muffins will have a sparkling effect if you use pinches of sugar.
After you fill the muffin tins with the batter, sprinkle a thin layer of coarse sugar over the top of each individual cup.If you want to bake the muffins as you normally would, you need to remove any stray sugar from the pan.A coarse sugar topping pairs well with muffins.Coarse sugar sprinkles can be found in the baking section of most grocery stores.You can substitute turbinado sugar for a similar taste and texture, but you won't get the sparkling effect.
Step 7: The muffin top should be spiced with a cinnamon sugar mixture.
A spoon is needed to mix the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl.Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the top of each cup of muffin batter.You can bake the muffins and enjoy the sweet, spicy sugar crust.You can bake the muffins first, then brush the tops with butter while they are still warm, if you prefer a softer crust.To coat the tops, dip them in your cinnamon sugar mixture.
Step 8: Take out the heavy cream and powdered sugar.
In a mixing bowl, put 2 cups of powdered sugar, 1 cup of vanilla, and 4 ounces of heavy cream.This will make enough for 12 muffins, so adjust the measurements as needed to fit your batches.The main flavor of the muffin will not be altered by this basic sugar glaze.If you want a lemon-flavored glaze, you can use lemon juice and a splash of milk instead of the heavy cream.This pairs very well with muffins.
Step 9: Beat the mixture with a hand mixer or whisk.
The powdered sugar should be beaten until the glaze looks smooth and creamy.The consistency is thick enough to stay on the muffin.If you want to make a thicker, creamier glaze, you can add 15 grams of cornstarch.
Step 10: Use a spoon to make the glaze.
Move the spoon back and forth a few times over the muffins.Try to keep the flow of the glaze as smooth as possible.The muffins should be completely cool when you apply the glaze.The glaze can melt off the muffin if they are just out of the oven.You could dip the muffins in the glaze for a quicker alternative.It will taste just as good, even though it might look a little messy.