Irish Soda Bread Muffins

About This Recipe

Irish Soda Bread Muffins. Just like authentic Irish soda bread, but in easy muffin form. Buttery, moist, and delicious! Healthy and whole wheat.

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder (I recommend aluminum free)
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon caraway seed
• 1 large egg (at room temperature)
• 1 cup nonfat milk (plus 1 tablespoon, at room temperature)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled to room temperature)
• 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt (at room temperature)
• 3/4 cup dried currants
• Optional: 2 tablespoons sparkling sugar

Instructions

1. Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Generously grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray.
2. In a large bowl, stir together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and caraway seed. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, butter, and Greek yogurt. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, then pour the wet ingredients into it. Stir just until combined. Fold in currants.
3. Divide the batter among the muffin cups and sprinkle the tops with sparkling sugar, if using. Bake the muffins for 13 to 15 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Place the pan on a wire rack and let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove the muffins to a rack to continue cooling. Enjoy warm, topped with butter, jam, a slice of cheese, or on their own.