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Irish Soda Bread Muffins: Easy Fluffy St. Patrick’s Day Recipe

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These Irish Soda Bread Muffins are a quick, fluffy, and festive twist on classic soda bread—perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any cozy occasion. Each muffin is tender, lightly sweet, and studded with currants and caraway for authentic Irish flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
  • 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
  • 3/4 cup (120g) dried currants or raisins
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • Coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)
  • Extra caraway seeds for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with butter.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and caraway seeds. Add currants or raisins and toss to coat.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and melted butter (make sure butter is slightly cooled).
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined—do not overmix.
  5. Divide batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups (about 1/4 cup per muffin).
  6. Sprinkle each muffin with coarse sugar and extra caraway seeds if desired.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  9. Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Notes

For gluten-free muffins, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute plant-based milk soured with lemon juice and vegan butter. Do not overmix the batter for best texture. Soak currants if dry, and toss in flour to prevent sinking. Muffins are best fresh but freeze well.

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Keywords: Irish soda bread muffins, St. Patrick’s Day, easy muffins, quick bread, currant muffins, caraway, Irish recipes, brunch, snack, holiday baking

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