Description
Rustic Irish soda bread muffins blend hearty whole wheat flour with tangy buttermilk, creating a delightful breakfast treat that whispers of Ireland’s culinary traditions. Warm, crusty edges and tender centers invite you to savor each comforting bite of this simple yet memorable bake.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) buttermilk
- 3/4 cup (120 grams) raisins or currants
Dry Ingredients and Leavening Agents:
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
Wet Ingredients and Fat:
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) cold unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a muffin tin by lining with paper cups or lightly greasing with non-stick spray.
- Blend flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl using a whisk.
- Incorporate cold butter into the dry ingredients by pinching and crumbling with fingers until the mixture resembles rough breadcrumbs.
- Fold raisins and caraway seeds into the flour mixture, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Whisk egg and buttermilk together in a separate bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Gently pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent tough muffins.
- Distribute batter among muffin cups, filling each approximately 75% full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that should emerge clean.
- Allow muffins to rest in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Swap raisins with dried cranberries or chocolate chips for a flavor twist that keeps the muffins exciting and personalized.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make these muffins suitable for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring everyone can enjoy this traditional treat.
- Cut butter into smaller pieces before mixing to create more even, flakier texture that melts perfectly in your mouth.
- Avoid overmixing batter to prevent tough, dense muffins; stop stirring the moment ingredients are just combined for light, tender results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg