Pistachio Free Classic Soda Bread Muffins

There is something deeply satisfying about a muffin that tastes like it came straight from an Irish farmhouse kitchen. These individual soda bread rounds have that same dense, tender crumb and lightly tangy flavor you'd expect from a classic loaf, but in a handheld, shareable form. The ingredient list is refreshingly straightforward — flour, buttermilk, egg, butter, and a little sugar — so there's no hunting through labels or worrying about hidden nut-based add-ins. Optional raisins add a gentle sweetness, while caraway seeds bring that signature earthy note if you want to lean into the traditional flavor. The key is not overmixing the thick, shaggy batter, which keeps the texture light rather than tough. They bake up with deep golden tops and a clean, honest crumb that's just as good warm from the oven as it is later in the day with a smear of butter.

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