Irish Soda Muffins

Name: Irish Soda Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 muffins
Cuisine: Europe, Irish
Ingredients: 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 tablespoons beaten egg; 1/3 cup raisins

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 6 muffins

Test Kitchen Approved

"Who says muffins have to be boring? These little gems are always a hit.," says Camille Wisniewski of Jackson, New Jersey. "I subsitute blueberries when they are in season for the raisins."

Ingredients

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons beaten egg
1/3 cup raisins

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk the sour cream, oil and egg; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in raisins.
Fill six greased or paper-lined muffin cups half full. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 232 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 235mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

"Who says muffins have to be boring? These little gems are always a hit.," says Camille Wisniewski of Jackson, New Jersey. "I subsitute blueberries when they are in season for the raisins."

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