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The perfect crumble topping?

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For years my crumbles have been good, but not outstanding, until I followed a Delia Smith recipe - and this is so excellent I thought I'd share it:
8oz plain flour
3 oz butter (I use flora)
5 oz granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder.
Mix flour, baking powder and butter to breadcrumb stage, then add the sugar, mix and place on top of your (cold) fruit - don't press down too much.
Cook in an oven 180c (170c for fan), try after 30 mins, but depending on the fruit might take up to 45 mins.
This makes a lovely crunchy topping. I made a blackberry and apple crumble which was the best I've made in my life, so I've had to repeat it a couple of times just to make sure :rotfl: (Plum and then a spiced apple). Thing is - I don't even like crumble much, but everyone else raves about them!
Oh, and if the dried mixture is a little much for your dish - put the extra in the fridge, and you've a ready made topping for individual dishes.
8oz plain flour
3 oz butter (I use flora)
5 oz granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder.
Mix flour, baking powder and butter to breadcrumb stage, then add the sugar, mix and place on top of your (cold) fruit - don't press down too much.
Cook in an oven 180c (170c for fan), try after 30 mins, but depending on the fruit might take up to 45 mins.
This makes a lovely crunchy topping. I made a blackberry and apple crumble which was the best I've made in my life, so I've had to repeat it a couple of times just to make sure :rotfl: (Plum and then a spiced apple). Thing is - I don't even like crumble much, but everyone else raves about them!
Oh, and if the dried mixture is a little much for your dish - put the extra in the fridge, and you've a ready made topping for individual dishes.
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