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Fluffy St. Patrick’s Irish Soda Bread Muffin Bites

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These fluffy Irish soda bread muffin bites are a quick and easy twist on traditional soda bread, featuring a tender crumb with golden raisins and a hint of sweetness. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day brunch, snacks, or gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons (57g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature (or dairy-free milk with 1 tbsp vinegar)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (75g) golden raisins

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease your muffin tin or line with silicone liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, sugar, and salt until evenly mixed.
  3. Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or two knives to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg until smooth.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. The batter should be slightly lumpy; do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the golden raisins evenly.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  8. Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of coarse sea salt or sugar on top of each muffin bite.
  9. Bake for 18–22 minutes, checking at 18 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Let the muffin bites cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

[‘Keep butter cold for a tender crumb; avoid using melted butter.’, ‘Do not overmix the batter to prevent tough muffin bites.’, ‘Use fresh baking soda and baking powder for best rise.’, ‘Room temperature wet ingredients help combine smoothly.’, ‘If oven runs hot, tent muffin bites with foil after 15 minutes to avoid over-browning.’, ‘For dairy-free, use plant-based milk with vinegar as buttermilk substitute and dairy-free butter.’, ‘For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1-to-1 gluten-free blend and add 1/4 teaspoon extra baking powder.’]

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Keywords: Irish soda bread, muffin bites, St. Patrick’s Day, quick bread, easy recipe, buttermilk, golden raisins, snack, brunch

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