Breakfast for 12
Irish Soda Bread Muffins
These tender muffins combine whole wheat flour, currants, caraway, and buttermilk for a lightly sweet soda bread flavor.
$1.70for 4 servings
$0.42 per serving$1.70 for 4
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- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
British and IrishVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetBreakfastsHolidayBack to schoolWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Berries$0.40/oz typical | 6.75 oz | $2.67Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.09 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourBaking powder and sodaSugar and brown sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp caraway seeds
- 1 large egg
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 1/3 cups currants
- 1 1/2 tbsp turbinado or sparkling white sugar (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
- Whisk the flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, and caraway seeds in a bowl.
- Whisk the egg, buttermilk, and melted butter in another bowl.
- Stir the wet mixture into the dry mixture until just combined, then fold in the currants.
- Divide the batter among the muffin cups and sprinkle with the sparkling sugar if using.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until firm and a tester comes out clean, then cool for 5 minutes.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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