"Sandy" > wrote in message
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> Jen wrote:
>> I just made a streusel cake. But the crumble topping has just turned
>> into
>> cake type mixture with melted butter sitting on top. What have I done
>> wring? It was 1/3 cup flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 4 Tablespoons butter.
>>
>> Jen
>
> I think you've probably got too much butter for that amount of flour.
> The heat from baking will just turn it all into a glaze rather than
> keep it a dry crumble. Add more flour, keep the butter cold and don't
> work it too much.

Thanks.

Jen