Irish Soda Bread Muffins
"So who says Irish soda bread HAS to be made in a round or loaf pan? These coffee-break-sized muffins, bursting with tiny sweet currants and a hint (or a hit, your choice) of caraway, are the perfect offering for St. Patrick's Day -- particularly if you're looking to celebrate with something other than corned beef and cabbage! This is not at all a traditional Irish soda bread, which would be simply made with whole-wheat flour, baking soda, salt and buttermilk. Thoroughly Americanized, these muffins have traveled a long, long way from their Irish origin -- as have most of us Irish-Americans...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1 1/2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
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1 3/4 cup King Arthur 100% White Whole Wheat Flour
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1 2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1 1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 1/3 cup granulated sugar
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1 1 1/2 cups currants (first choice) or raisins
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1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons caraway seeds, to taste
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1 1 large egg
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1 1 cup buttermilk, yogurt, or sour cream
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1 6 tablespoons butter, melted; or 1/3 cup vegetable oil
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1 sparkling white sugar, for topping
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