Mini Irish Soda Muffins (Printable Version)

Golden mini muffins with classic Irish soda bread tang and crumb—ideal for breakfast or snacking.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Mix-Ins

07 - 1/2 cup currants or raisins
08 - 1 tablespoon caraway seeds (optional)

→ Wet Ingredients

09 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
10 - 1 cup buttermilk
11 - 1 large egg

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan or line with paper liners.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until evenly blended.
03 - Stir in the currants or raisins and caraway seeds, if using, to coat evenly with the flour mixture.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, buttermilk, and egg until well combined and smooth.
05 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined—do not overmix to ensure tender muffins.
06 - Divide the batter evenly among the mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
07 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They bake in just 18 minutes so you can have fresh bread faster than you can finish your morning coffee
  • The tender crumb and subtle tang from buttermilk make them impossible to stop eating
02 -
  • Overmixing will make these tough and rubbery, so stop stirring the moment the flour disappears
  • Room temperature ingredients combine more evenly, so let your buttermilk and egg sit out while you prep
03 -
  • Use fresh baking soda and baking powder for the best rise, as old leavening agents can lead to dense muffins
  • If you dont have buttermilk, mix regular milk with a tablespoon of vinegar and let it sit for 5 minutes

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