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Mini Irish Soda Bread Muffins Recipe

Mini Irish Soda Bread Muffins Recipe

Craving warm Irish bread without the wait? This Mini Irish Soda Bread Muffins Recipe bakes up golden and crusty bites fast. No yeast needed. Perfect for breakfast or tea time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Breakfast/Snack
Cuisine Irish
Servings 24
Calories 90 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds optional1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup raisins or currants
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds optional1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 tbsp coarse sugar
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1/2 cup raisins or currants

Instructions
 

Preheat Oven and Prep

  • Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease mini muffin tin well. High heat creates crusty tops. Ready in 1 minute. No waiting needed.

Mix Dry Ingredients

  • Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, powder, salt and caraway seeds. Use medium bowl. Quick stir breaks clumps. Even mix makes perfect muffins.

Combine Wet Ingredients

  • Whisk egg, buttermilk and melted butter together. Second bowl works best. Smooth liquid activates soda fast. Tangy batter smells amazing already.

Make the Batter

  • Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Stir gently with fork. Mix until just combined. Small lumps are good. Fold in raisins carefully.

Fill Muffin Cups

  • Scoop batter into mini muffin cups. Fill each 3/4 full. Sprinkle coarse sugar on tops. Shiny crunch awaits. Cookie scoop perfect size.

Bake Until Golden

  • Bake 10-12 minutes. Tops turn golden brown. Toothpick comes clean from center. Rotate pan halfway through. Even baking every time.

Brush and Cool

  • Brush hot muffins with melted butter. Cool in tin 5 minutes. Transfer to rack. Serve warm for best flavor. Irresistible fresh!

Notes

  • Room temperature buttermilk blends best. No cold shocks.
  • Don't overmix batter. Keeps muffins tender inside.
  • Coarse sugar adds sparkle and crunch. Always worth it.
  • Variation: Add 1/2 cup cheddar cheese for savory.
  • Variation: Use dried cranberries instead of raisins.
  • Variation: Orange zest brightens flavor nicely.
  • Fresh baking soda crucial. Test by fizzing in water.
  • Make cross on top. Helps steam escape evenly.
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