Irish Soda Bread Muffins (Printable)
Lightly sweet, tender muffins studded with juicy raisins, perfect for a comforting breakfast or snack.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1 cup buttermilk
07 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
08 - 1 large egg
→ Add-ins
09 - 3/4 cup raisins
10 - 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly with butter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, and egg until fully combined and smooth.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula just until combined—do not overmix or muffins will become tough.
05 - Fold in the raisins and caraway seeds if using, distributing evenly throughout the batter.
06 - Divide batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
08 - Let muffins rest in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The texture is incredibly tender with just the right amount of sweetness from raisins
- They come together in under 40 minutes with ingredients you probably already have
02 -
- Overmixing will make these tough, so stop stirring as soon as the flour disappears
- The muffins are done when they're golden and spring back when gently touched
03 -
- Sprinkle coarse sugar on top before baking for a bakery style crunchy top
- If you dont have buttermilk, add a tablespoon of vinegar to regular milk and let it sit for five minutes