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Every year around St. Patrick’s Day, I bake a loaf of Irish Soda Bread and I am reminded of how much I like it. This year is no different!

Irish Soda Bread Muffins

However, this time around I decided that it would be really nice to bake miniature loaves of soda bread. My kids love to have their food in small, individual servings, so I knew that this would appeal to them. Also, smaller baked goods = shorter cooking time. Always a plus in my book!

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Another benefit of the muffin-sized bread? You can wrap them individually and keep them in the freezer until you need them. Then just defrost one or two at a time, but leave the others frozen for another day. No waste, as nothing becomes stale before you have a chance to enjoy it.

These are a nice, subtly-sweet change from the usual dinner roll, but they’re equally good with some butter and jam for breakfast.

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Here’s my recipe, which yields 6 Irish Soda Bread Muffins. However, if you prefer your soda bread in the traditional loaf form, just prepare the dough as instructed, but shape it into a round loaf instead of rolling it into balls. Then bake your loaf on a baking sheet for 40-45 minutes. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Irish Soda Bread Muffins

Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 c. all-purpose flour plus extra for currants
  • ½ c. whole wheat flour if you do not have whole wheat, just use an additional half cup of the all-purpose flour
  • 2 T. sugar
  • 1 t. baking soda
  • 1 t. baking powder
  • ½ t. salt
  • 2 T. cold butter cut into small cubes
  • ¾ c. cold buttermilk
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • ½ c. dried currants I like the small size of the currants, but you can substitute raisins if you prefer

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray six standard-size baking cups with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, use a whisk to combine the flours, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly.
  • In a small bowl, use a whisk to lightly beat the buttermilk and egg together. Slowly stir the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture until just combined.
  • Combine the currants with ½ T. of flour and mix into the dough. It will be sticky.
  • Dump the dough onto a well-floured countertop and knead it a few times and shape into a round loaf. Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into six equal pieces. Shape each piece of dough into a round ball and place one dough ball into each prepared baking cup.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. When you tap the muffins they should have a hollow sound.
  • Cool on a wire rack.
Author: The Seasoned Mom

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  1. Blair,

    St Paddy’s Day was always a special time in our house when I was young. My mother always made Irish Soda Bread. I was just talking to my uncle about it on Sunday. I will definately try them and the Dorito Chicken. The blog really is amazingly entertaining and fun. I am so glad you are doing well.

    Jeff

    PS: Have you ever made Mom’s recipe for Boullabaise? That was one of those dinners I will never forget. That table was perfectly decorated and the food was delicious.

    1. Jeff,
      Thank you! You are so kind! I love that we all have certain (positive) memories associated with food and holidays. I hope that I can instill those same great traditions and memories with my boys. That’s my goal, anyway!

      And I have not made Mom’s boullabaise! I don’t even know if I’ve ever had it! I’m going to call her and get the recipe ASAP. You’ll probably see it on the blog soon. 🙂

      Thanks again for reading!