Irish Soda Bread Muffins

Tender, wholesome muffins inspired by traditional Irish soda bread, studded with sweet raisins and hearty oats. These delightful treats bring the rustic flavor of Ireland to your kitchen with a fraction of the effort of a traditional loaf.

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Whether you're celebrating St. Patrick's Day or simply looking for a nutritious morning snack, these muffins offer a satisfyingly dense yet soft crumb that pairs beautifully with a hot cup of tea.

Ingredients

• Dry Ingredients: 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour, 1 cup (90 g) old-fashioned rolled oats (plus extra for topping), 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Fruit: 3/4 cup (110 g) raisins
• Wet Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) buttermilk, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup (60 g) unsalted butter (melted and cooled)

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Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with butter.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

Stir in raisins until evenly distributed.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and melted butter.

Step 5

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Sprinkle a few extra oats on top for garnish.

Step 7

Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Zusatztipps für die Zubereitung

For extra flavor, add 1 teaspoon of orange zest to the batter. This adds a subtle citrus note that complements the sweet raisins and tangy buttermilk perfectly.

Varianten und Anpassungen

Substitute currants or chopped dried apricots for raisins if desired. You can also check labels on oats and baking powder for gluten or cross-contamination if you have specific dietary sensitivities.

Serviervorschläge

Serve these muffins warm with a pat of butter and a drizzle of honey for the ultimate comfort food experience.

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Contains wheat (gluten), eggs, milk, and butter (dairy). Each muffin contains approximately 190 calories, 4.5 g fat, 33 g carbohydrates, and 4 g protein. Enjoy these wholesome Irish-inspired treats!

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Najczęściej zadawane pytania dotyczące przepisów

→ Jakie składniki nadają muffinom wilgotność?

Maślanka oraz rozpuszczone masło pomagają zachować wilgotność i delikatną strukturę muffinków.

→ Czy można użyć innych suszonych owoców zamiast rodzynek?

Tak, można zastąpić rodzynki porzeczkami lub suszonymi morelami dla różnorodności smaku.

→ Jak uzyskać chrupiącą posypkę na muffinkach?

Posypanie wierzchu dodatkową porcją płatków owsianych przed pieczeniem nada muffinom chrupkość.

→ Jaki jest najlepszy czas pieczenia dla tych muffinków?

Optymalny czas pieczenia wynosi 18-20 minut w temperaturze 200°C, aż do uzyskania złocistego koloru.

→ Czy muffiny można mrozić?

Tak, muffiny można zamrozić, a potem rozmrozić w temperaturze pokojowej lub lekko podgrzać przed podaniem.