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Irish Soda Bread Muffins

Irish soda bread muffins with raisins are a quick, tender, lightly sweet muffin inspired by traditional Irish soda bread. Ingredients
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Muffin
Cuisine: Irish
Servings: 12
Calories: 201kcal
Author: Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
Cost: $7

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • 12 cup muffin pan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 240g
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda bicarbonate of soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk 240ml

    (Or stir 1 teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar into regular milk and let it thicken slightly for 5 minutes.)

  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup raisins 150g

    (Optional, soak for 15 minutes in warm water or Guinness to plump, then drain)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, and egg.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  • Fold in the raisins.
  • Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 2mg