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Tender Irish Soda Bread Muffins Recipe with Golden Raisins and Easy Orange Glaze

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These tender Irish soda bread muffins with golden raisins and a bright orange glaze offer a quick, comforting handheld twist on traditional soda bread, perfect for brunch or tea time.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) self-rising flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (about 110g) golden raisins (soaked in warm water for 10 minutes if desired)
  • 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (or dairy-free yogurt thinned with water)
  • Zest of 1 medium orange
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh squeezed orange juice (for glaze)
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease your muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the self-rising flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Stir in the golden raisins, tossing them in the dry ingredients first to prevent sinking.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, buttermilk, and orange zest.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently fold everything together, being careful not to overmix; the batter should be lumpy but combined.
  6. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even cooking.
  8. While the muffins bake, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice to make the glaze, adjusting consistency as needed.
  9. Once the muffins are cool enough to handle (about 10 minutes), drizzle the orange glaze over the tops.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins. Use fresh baking soda for best rise. Soak raisins to keep them plump. Rotate pan halfway through baking for even color. Glaze muffins while still warm for best absorption and shine. For gluten-free, use King Arthur gluten-free blend but expect denser texture. Buttermilk can be substituted with milk plus lemon juice or vinegar.

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Keywords: Irish soda bread muffins, golden raisins, orange glaze, quick bread, easy muffins, brunch recipe, comforting snack

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