Golden Raisin Irish Soda Bread Muffins

Prep: 15 minutes plus cooling
Bake: 15 minutes • Serves: 12

1. Preheat oven to 375°; spray 12-cup standard muffin pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, whisk flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, baking soda, salt and cloves; stir in raisins.

2. In medium bowl, whisk egg, buttermilk and butter; add to flour mixture and stir just until combined. Makes about 4 cups dough.

3. Divide dough into prepared cups; sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon sugar. Bake muffins 15 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted in center of muffins comes out clean; cool 10 minutes in pan on wire rack. Makes 12 muffins.

Approximate nutritional values per serving (1 muffin):
152 Calories, 3g Fat (2g Saturated), 22mg Cholesterol, 204mg Sodium,
28g Carbohydrates, 1g Fiber, 10g Sugars, 4g Added Sugars, 4g Protein

Dietitian’s Dish Tip(s):
Raisins pack these muffins with antioxidants and minerals like iron. For even more nutrition, swap ½ the all-purpose flour for whole wheat.