Irish Soda Bread Muffins (Printable)

Lightly sweet soda bread-inspired muffins with raisins, ideal for breakfast or tea time.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1 cup buttermilk
07 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
08 - 1 large egg

→ Add-ins

09 - 3/4 cup raisins
10 - 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)

# How-to Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted cooled butter, and egg until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. The batter should remain slightly lumpy—do not overmix as this will result in dense muffins.
05 - Gently fold in the raisins and caraway seeds if using, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
06 - Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
07 - Bake at 375°F for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.
08 - Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These come together in under 40 minutes from start to finish, perfect for unexpected guests or sudden cravings
  • The texture is incredibly tender with that classic soda bread tang, but in a portion controlled handheld format
  • They freeze beautifully and reheat in seconds, making lazy mornings feel special
02 -
  • Overmixing is the enemy of tender muffins, stop stirring as soon as the flour is incorporated
  • The baking time can vary by oven, start checking at 18 minutes to avoid drying them out
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more easily and create a more consistent texture
03 -
  • Mix your dry ingredients thoroughly before adding any wet ingredients to ensure even distribution
  • Let melted butter cool slightly so it doesnt scramble the egg when you combine them

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