Best 3 Irish Soda Bread Muffins Recipes

Irish soda bread muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With their slightly sweet and tangy flavor, these muffins are a perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day or any other special occasion. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will provide you with all the information you need to create delicious and fluffy Irish soda bread muffins that will be sure to impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

IRISH SODA BREAD MUFFINS

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One bowl, mix, bake for 20 minutes, and you have tasty muffins!

Provided by joaniecny

Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup raisins
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 ¾ cups buttermilk
1 egg
¼ cup butter, melted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
Mix flour, raisins, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, caraway seeds, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl.
Whisk buttermilk and egg together in a small bowl. Stir into flour mixture. Fold butter into the batter.
Spoon batter into the prepared muffin tin.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.4 g, Cholesterol 27.1 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 376.7 mg, Sugar 20.4 g

IRISH SODA BREAD MUFFINS

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Currants, caraway seeds, and orange zest dot these these Irish soda bread inspired muffins. A dusting of coarse sugar along the top gives them an irresistibly sweet crunch.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour (or substitute more all-purpose flour)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 cup currants or raisins (I used half regular raisins and half golden raisins)
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 large egg
1 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla yogurt is fine too)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons orange zest
Demerara or other coarse sugar for topping

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 12-cup, standard-size muffin tin with paper liners.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, currants/raisins, and caraway seeds.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg, yogurt, vegetable oil, and orange zest.
Pour the wet ingredients over the dry and gently combine with a large spoon, mixing just until the batter comes together. The batter will be very thick.
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, dividing evenly between the 12 cups. I used an ice cream scoop which made quick work of it.
Sprinkle coarse sugar over the top of each muffin.
Bake for 18 - 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and tip each muffin in their pan to help the steam escape and avoid soggy bottoms. Let cool for 5 minutes, then move the muffins to a rack to finish cooling enough to serve.
Serve with butter and/or jam.

IRISH SODA BREAD MUFFINS

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Irish soda bread is traditionally made in a loaf shape, but these muffins have the same terrific flavor with buttermilk, caraway seeds and currants. They are easy to make and delicious served warm. -Lorraine Ballsieper, Deep River, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup dried currants or raisins

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda and caraway seeds. In another bowl, beat the egg, buttermilk, butter and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in currants. , Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

Use buttermilk or yogurt for a tangy flavor.
If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
Use cold butter for a flakier bread.
Don't overmix the batter. A few lumps are okay.
Bake the muffins in a hot oven for a crispy crust.
Let the muffins cool slightly before serving.

Conclusion:

Irish soda bread muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. With a few simple ingredients, you can enjoy these tasty muffins in no time. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is sure to be a hit. So preheat your oven and get ready to bake some delicious Irish soda bread muffins!