Pumpkin Muffins with Streusel Topping

Ingredients and Weight:

• All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240g)
• Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g)
• Pumpkin pie spice: 1 tablespoon (5g)
• Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5g)
• Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
• Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g)
• Eggs: 2 large
• Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup (120ml)
• Pumpkin puree: 1 cup (240g)

Streusel Topping:

• All-purpose flour: 1/2 cup (60g)
• Brown sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
• Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (2.5g)
• Unsalted butter: 1/4 cup (57g), chilled and cut into small cubes

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 20-25 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 1 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, and pumpkin puree.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fill each muffin liner about 2/3 full with batter.
6. For the streusel topping, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter in a small bowl. Use your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
7. Sprinkle the streusel topping over the muffin batter.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the muffins cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

• Per muffin (1/12th of recipe):
• Calories: 300
• Fat: 12g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Sodium: 250mg
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Protein: 4g

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and tender muffins
• Pumpkin flavor with a hint of pumpkin pie spice
• Sweet and crunchy streusel topping

User Comments:

• "These muffins are the perfect fall treat! They're moist, flavorful, and the streusel topping is amazing." - Sarah J.
• "I love the pumpkin flavor in these muffins. They're not too sweet and they have just the right amount of spice." - Emily T.
• "These are the best pumpkin muffins I've ever had. They're so soft and fluffy, and the streusel topping is addictive." - John B.

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough muffins.
• Let the muffins cool completely before storing them. This will help prevent them from becoming soggy.
• Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.