Nickel Allergy Friendly Classic Soda Bread Muffins

There is something deeply satisfying about a warm, golden muffin with a tender crumb and just a hint of tang — and these soda bread muffins deliver exactly that. The ingredient list is refreshingly short and straightforward: all-purpose flour, buttermilk, egg, butter, and a little sugar, with optional raisins or caraway seeds if you want that classic Irish-style character. For anyone managing a nickel sensitivity, this kind of recipe is genuinely useful because it steers clear of high-nickel ingredients like whole wheat flour, oats, nuts, and seeds in any significant quantity, keeping things simple and safe. The batter comes together in minutes with just two bowls and a fork — no mixer, no fuss, no complicated steps. A hot oven does the heavy lifting, turning each muffin cup into a domed, deep golden beauty in under 25 minutes. They're wonderful straight from the rack while still warm, but they hold up beautifully at room temperature too, making them easy to bake ahead for breakfast or a snack throughout the week.

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