Description
Savory Irish Soda Bread Muffins featuring cheddar cheese and fresh herbs like chives, spring onions, and dill. These quick and easy muffins are a comforting twist on traditional Irish soda bread, perfect for brunch, lunchboxes, or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups plain flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 medium egg
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp chopped chives
- 2 tbsp chopped spring onions
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sift flour into a large bowl. Mix in salt, bicarbonate of soda, and baking powder.
- In a separate jug, beat the egg. Stir in melted butter and buttermilk.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Gently fold together.
- Mix in chives, spring onions, dill, and cheddar cheese. Combine into a thick batter.
- Grease or line a 12-hole muffin tin. Divide batter evenly.
- Bake for 17-20 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before serving or removing from cases.
Notes
- For gluten-free muffins, substitute a gluten-free flour blend and adjust for moisture.
- You can customize the cheese and herbs to your preference.
- Do not overmix the batter for tender muffins.
- Use room temperature ingredients for better results.
- Grease muffin tin well or use liners to prevent sticking.
- Check for doneness starting at 17 minutes.
- Let muffins cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Muffins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 163 kcal