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Cozy Fresh Rhubarb Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel

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Tender and moist muffins bursting with fresh tart rhubarb and topped with a crunchy cinnamon brown sugar streusel. Perfect for a cozy morning treat or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups (150g) fresh rhubarb, chopped into 1/2-inch chunks
  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) buttermilk
  • For the cinnamon brown sugar streusel:
  • 1/3 cup (45g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup (65g) packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Instructions

  1. Rinse and chop 1 1/2 cups fresh rhubarb into 1/2-inch chunks. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup flour, 1/3 cup packed brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in 1/4 cup cold, cubed unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Chill in fridge.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter with granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating lightly after each. Stir in vanilla extract and buttermilk.
  5. Make a well in dry ingredients and pour in wet mixture. Gently fold until just combined; lumps are okay.
  6. Fold chopped rhubarb into batter gently.
  7. Spoon batter into muffin cups about 3/4 full. Sprinkle chilled streusel evenly on top, pressing lightly.
  8. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18-22 minutes until toothpick comes out clean and tops are golden.
  9. Cool muffins in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

If rhubarb is very juicy, toss with a teaspoon of flour before folding into batter to prevent sogginess. Keep streusel cold until baking to maintain crumbly texture. Do not overmix batter to avoid dense muffins. Use silicone liners for easy cleanup and to preserve streusel topping.

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