
Soda bread has always been the answer when you want something hearty and homemade without the wait — and these muffins take that same spirit and make it even more approachable. The rise comes entirely from baking soda and baking powder, so there's no proofing, no packets, and no yeast anywhere near the recipe. Buttermilk does the heavy lifting here, reacting with the baking soda to give each muffin a tender, slightly tangy crumb that's deeply satisfying straight from the oven. The optional raisins add little bursts of sweetness, while caraway seeds bring that classic, faintly earthy note that makes soda bread taste so distinctly itself. Thick, golden-topped, and just a little rustic, these muffins are the kind of thing you'll want to pull apart while they're still warm and slather with butter. They come together in one bowl with pantry staples, which means fresh-baked bread is genuinely on the table any night of 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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