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Irish Soda Bread Muffins

Warm and Fluffy Irish Soda Bread Muffins for Cozy Moments

Delightful Irish Soda Bread Muffins perfect for cozy moments, boasting a golden crust and soft crumb for sharing over tea.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: MUFFINS
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or plant-based milk with vinegar for dairy-free
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter melted; can substitute with dairy-free butter
For the Mix-ins
  • 1 cup Dried Currants or raisins/cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

How to Make Irish Soda Bread Muffins
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and melted butter until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until combined.
  5. Fold in the dried currants and orange zest.
  6. Divide the batter into muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These muffins can be made ahead of time and frozen for later enjoyment. For extra flavor, serve warm with salted Irish butter.

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