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Irish Soda Bread Muffins

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These Irish Soda Bread Muffins are a quick, easy, and festive treat with the classic flavors of Irish soda bread in a cozy, portable muffin form. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any time you crave a nostalgic, lightly sweet baked good.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 2/3 cup (90g) currants or raisins
  • Coarse sugar, for topping (optional)
  • Softened butter, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or spray with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, and orange zest until smooth.
  4. Add currants or raisins to the dry ingredients and stir to coat.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold together with a rubber spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to hydrate the flour.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. Sprinkle tops with coarse sugar if desired.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm with butter if desired.

Notes

Don’t overmix the batter—stir just until combined for a tender crumb. Letting the batter rest for 5 minutes before baking makes the muffins less crumbly. For a crunchy top, sprinkle with coarse sugar before baking. Muffins freeze well for up to 2 months. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute coconut oil for butter and almond milk plus vinegar for buttermilk.

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