Cashew Free Classic Soda Bread Muffins
There is something deeply satisfying about a warm, golden muffin that tastes like it came straight from an Irish farmhouse kitchen. These soda bread muffins deliver that same hearty, slightly tangy flavor you love from a classic loaf, but in a convenient individual portion that is ready to grab and go. The magic here is pure simplicity — flour, buttermilk, baking soda, and butter do all the heavy lifting, with no nuts or nut-based ingredients anywhere in sight. Optional raisins add a gentle sweetness, while caraway seeds bring that signature earthy note that makes soda bread so distinctive and nostalgic. The batter comes together in minutes with just two bowls and a fork, so there is no complicated technique standing between you and a fresh batch. They bake up with beautifully domed, deep golden tops and a tender crumb that is just begging to be split open and slathered with butter while still warm.
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12 servings
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- ½ cup raisins (optional)
- 1 tsp caraway seeds (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin well with butter or nonstick spray.
- 2
Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl until evenly combined.
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