
These muffins bring all the rustic charm of a traditional Irish loaf into a grab-and-go format that's genuinely hard to resist. The batter comes together with pantry staples — flour, buttermilk, egg, and a little melted butter — so there's no yeast, no long rise, and no fuss. Baking soda and baking powder do all the heavy lifting, giving each muffin a tender, slightly dense crumb with a beautifully golden top. If you like, raisins add little pockets of sweetness and caraway seeds bring that signature earthy note that makes soda bread taste so distinctly itself. These are naturally free from meat and seafood concerns aren't even a factor here — the ingredient list is clean, simple, and completely plant-and-dairy based. Fresh out of the oven they're incredible with just a smear of butter, and they hold up well at room temperature if you're baking ahead for the week.
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin well with butter or nonstick spray.
Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl until evenly combined.
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