Description
Irish Soda Bread Muffins are a delightful twist on the classic Irish soda bread, transformed into convenient, single-serving muffins. These moist and tender muffins feature a subtle sweetness from raisins or currants and a slight tang from the buttermilk, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 large egg, room temperature
Add-ins
- 0.5 cup raisins or currants
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, melted and cooled unsalted butter, and room temperature egg until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients bowl and gently stir just until combined, ensuring not to overmix to keep the muffins tender.
- Fold in Raisins or Currants: Carefully fold in the raisins or currants evenly throughout the batter without overmixing.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each nearly full for nicely rounded tops.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the tops turn lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm.
Notes
- For a more traditional Irish flavor, substitute currants for raisins.
- Enjoy these muffins warm with a pat of butter for the best taste experience.
- Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days to maintain freshness.
