Strawberry Crumb Bars Dessert (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base and Crumble
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375 grams plain flour
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200 grams granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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0.25 teaspoon fine salt
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227 grams unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
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1 large egg, beaten
→ Fruit Filling
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600 grams fresh strawberries, chopped
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100 grams granulated sugar
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4 teaspoons corn starch
→ Streusel Topping
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25 grams rolled oats
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50 grams packed brown sugar
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60 grams walnuts, chopped
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 190°C. Lightly grease a 23 x 33 cm baking dish with non-stick spray or line with aluminum foil.
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In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
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Use a pastry blender, fork, or two knives to cut butter into the dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pieces no larger than peas. Stir in the beaten egg to form a crumbly dough.
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Press half of the dough evenly into the base of the prepared baking dish.
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In a small bowl, toss chopped strawberries with granulated sugar and corn starch until well coated. Distribute strawberry mixture evenly over the pressed dough layer.
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Mix oats, brown sugar, and chopped walnuts with the remaining dough. Crumble this mixture evenly over the strawberry layer.
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Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden. Allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.
# Notes:
01 -
Allow bars to cool fully for clean slicing and optimal texture.