Irish Soda Bread Muffins (Printable)

Wholesome, tender muffins with raisins and oats inspired by Irish traditions. Ideal for breakfast or tea time.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, plus extra for topping
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Fruit

07 - 3/4 cup raisins

→ Wet Ingredients

08 - 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
09 - 1 large egg
10 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with butter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - Stir in raisins until evenly distributed throughout the dry mixture.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and melted butter.
05 - Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
06 - Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Sprinkle a few extra oats on top for garnish.
07 - Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Quick and simple: Ready from start to finish in just 35 minutes with easy pantry ingredients.
  • Wholesome ingredients: Old-fashioned rolled oats and buttermilk give these muffins hearty texture and a gentle tang.
  • Perfectly portioned: Individual muffins make serving, sharing, and storing effortless.
  • Versatile: Equally wonderful as a breakfast treat, an afternoon snack, or a side alongside soup or stew.
  • Vegetarian-friendly: A satisfying bake that suits a vegetarian diet without compromise.
02 -
  • Do not overmix: Stir the batter only until just combined to keep the muffins tender and light.
  • Room temperature ingredients: Allow buttermilk and melted butter to reach room temperature before mixing for a smoother batter.
  • Even baking: Use a standard ice cream scoop to divide batter evenly across all 12 muffin cups for uniform muffins.
  • Oat topping: Press the extra oats gently onto the batter surface before baking so they adhere and toast beautifully.
  • Check for doneness: Insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin at 18 minutes — if it comes out clean, they are ready; if not, give them the full 20 minutes.
  • Required tools: 12-cup muffin tin, mixing bowls, whisk, spatula, and a wire rack for cooling.
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