All in the Crumb
Imaginative muffins from a Chicago pastry star
When Chicago's farm-to-table favorite, Lula Cafe, needed a new pastry chef, Kate Neumann was at the top of the list. The chef honed her craft at Blackbird and mk and has a knack for reinventing classic desserts with inspired flavor pairings and witty touches. At Lula, she's expanded the menu with breakfast pastries that echo her whimsical style. Here, Neumann updates everyday muffin batter with orange zest and black currants, but it's the pistachio crumble that gives these muffins their edge. Its nuttiness complements the muffin's sweet crumb, and the vibrant green color makes it stand out in a sea of beige.
Orange-Currant Muffins with Pistachio Crumb
Recipe adapted from Kate Neumann, Lula Cafe, ChicagoYield: 12 muffins
- INGREDIENTS
Pistachio Crumb
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup unsalted pistachios, finely chopped
Salt
6 tablespoons (¾ stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
Muffins
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
¾ cup sour cream
2½ teaspoons finely grated orange zest (from about 1 medium orange)
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup dried currants
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