Mustard Free Classic Soda Bread Muffins

There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a tray of golden, domed muffins out of the oven, and these soda bread muffins deliver that old-fashioned comfort in individual, grab-and-go form. The batter comes together with pantry staples — flour, buttermilk, egg, and melted butter — so there is no need to hunt down specialty ingredients or stress over hidden condiments that might sneak mustard into an otherwise simple bake. Baking soda and baking powder do all the leavening work here, giving each muffin a beautifully risen top and a tender, slightly dense crumb that is classic soda bread through and through. If you like, raisins add a gentle sweetness and caraway seeds bring that signature earthy note, but both are completely optional depending on your mood. The key is not overmixing — a shaggy, thick batter is exactly what you want, and it bakes up into deep golden muffins in under 25 minutes. Serve them warm with a little butter and they are honestly hard to beat at breakfast, alongside soup, or as an afternoon snack.

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