Oversized Cherry-Chocolate Soda Bread Muffins Recipe

Name: Oversized Cherry-Chocolate Soda Bread Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 1 cup whole wheat flour; ½ cup sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons salt; lemon zest, one lemon; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chunk; 1 cup dried sour cherries, coarsely chopped; 1 ⅓ cups buttermilk; 1 large egg

Servings: persons

2 cups flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
½ cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons salt
lemon zest, one lemon
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1 cup semisweet chocolate chunk
1 cup dried sour cherries, coarsely chopped
1 ⅓ cups buttermilk
1 large egg

1
Preheat the oven to 350F degrees.
2
Line 8 large muffin cups or spray them with non-stick baking spray (alternatively use regular-sized muffin tins.
3
).
4
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and orange zest.
5
Add the cubed butter to the bowl and rub in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
6
Stir in the chopped chocolate and dried cherries.
7
In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and the egg.
8
Add this mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until incorporated.
9
Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups.
10
Bake until a cake tester inserted into the center emerges clean, 40-45 minutes for the large muffins (20-25 for regular muffins).
11
Cool the muffins in their tins for 5 minutes and then transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool some more.
12
Serve warm or at room temperature.

1479

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups flour, 1 cup whole wheat flour, ½ cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Oversized Cherry-Chocolate Soda Bread Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Oversized Cherry-Chocolate Soda Bread Muffins

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