Irish Soda Bread Muffin Recipe

Irish soda bread is traditionally made in a loaf shape, but these muffins have the same terrific flavor with buttermilk, caraway seeds and currants.

Irish Soda Bread Muffin Recipe
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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.
Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
1
hour
Servings
6
Servings
irish soda bread muffins
Total time: 1 hour, 5 minutes
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 egg
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 3/4 cup dried currants or raisins
Directions
  1. 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.
  2. Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Sprinkle with remaining sugar.
  3. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  4. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories per Serving 472
Total Fat 18.4 g
Saturated Fat 6.0 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 48.6 mg
Total Carbohydrates 70.9 g
Dietary Fiber 2.2 g
Total Sugars 32.3 g
Sodium 354.0 mg
Protein 7.9 g
The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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