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streusel

Pronunciation: [STROO-zuhl; SHTROY-zuhl]

A crumbly topping consisting of flour, sugar, butter and various spices that is sprinkled on coffeecakes, breads, muffins and cakes. The word streusel is German for "sprinkle" or "strew."

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