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Irish Soda Bread Muffins

Irish Soda Bread Muffins
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time33 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Irish
Keyword: Egg-Free, Irish Soda Bread Muffins, Muffins, Nut-Free, Peanut-Free
Servings: 18

Ingredients

  • 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar, optional for added sweetness
  • 1-1/2 cups buttermilk, room temperature add 1tbsp at a time if more is needed
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1-2 tbsp granulated sugar for muffin tops optional for added sweetness

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375℉. Place paper liners into your muffin pan (or grease with cooking spray) and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients together–flour, baking soda, salt and sugar (if using). Whisk together to distribute ingredients evenly.
  • Measure your buttermilk in a liquid measuring cup.
  • Make a well in the center of the large bowl that contains the dry ingredients. Slowly pour in the buttermilk.
  • Stir the buttermilk into the dry ingredients using a circular motion. If dough seems too dry, add in about 1 tablespoon of extra buttermilk at a time.
  • Add in dried cranberries and fold into the batter. Do not over mix the batter.
  • Use a large portion scoop (or ice cream scoop) to scoop the batter into the muffin pan, filling about ¾ full.
  • If desired, sprinkle tops of muffins with a little bit of granulated sugar for added sweetness and a slightly crunchier muffin top.
  • Bake at 375℉ for about 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool on a wire for about 5 minutes in the pan. Remove muffins from the pan and continue cooling or enjoy warm. Make about 18 standard muffins.