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Irish Soda Bread Muffins Recipe

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 12 muffins
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack, Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Irish
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These delicious Irish Soda Bread Muffins are easy to make with simple pantry ingredients. Perfectly soft and slightly sweet with raisins and caraway seeds, they come together quickly in one bowl and bake in just 20 minutes for a perfect homemade treat.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup raisins
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon caraway seeds
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, raisins, ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons of white sugar, caraway seeds, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Stir well to distribute all ingredients evenly.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a smaller bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg until fully combined.
  4. Incorporate Wet into Dry: Pour the buttermilk and egg mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the muffins tough.
  5. Add Melted Butter: Fold the melted butter into the batter carefully, ensuring an even distribution without overworking the dough.
  6. Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full for good rise and shape.
  7. Bake the Muffins: Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The tops should be lightly golden.
  8. Optional Finishing Touch: For a golden top with a sweet crunch, brush the muffins with additional melted butter and sprinkle with demerara sugar before baking.

Notes

  • Use paper muffin liners or grease the muffin tin well to prevent sticking.
  • Do not overmix the batter; mix until just combined for tender muffins.
  • Adding caraway seeds is traditional but optional if you prefer a milder flavor.
  • Brush muffins with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar before baking for a crunchy, golden top.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

Find it online: https://suerecipe.com/irish-soda-bread-muffins-recipe/