Cornbread with Honey Butter (Print Version)

Moist, golden cornbread with a sweet edge, paired with luscious whipped honey butter — the perfect Southern classic.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cornbread

01 - 1 cup yellow cornmeal
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - 1 cup buttermilk
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
09 - 2 tablespoons honey

→ Honey Butter

10 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
11 - 2 tablespoons honey
12 - Pinch of salt (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and honey until combined.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
05 - Pour batter into prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
06 - Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
07 - While cornbread bakes, whip softened butter and honey together until fluffy. Add a pinch of salt if desired.
08 - Let cornbread cool slightly before serving warm with honey butter.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just 35 minutes total
  • Simple ingredients most home cooks already have on hand
  • Versatile enough for breakfast with eggs or alongside hearty chili
  • Perfect balance of sweetness without being dessert like
02 -
  • Cornbread continues cooking after removal from oven so slight underbaking ensures maximum moisture
  • Cast iron skillets create the crispiest golden edges beloved by cornbread enthusiasts
  • Leftovers make exceptional breakfast when toasted and topped with extra honey butter
03 -
  • Always bring refrigerated ingredients to room temperature before mixing for the most even texture and proper rise
  • For extra richness preheat your oiled cast iron skillet in the oven before adding batter which creates an irresistible crust
  • When making honey butter add a teaspoon of orange or lemon zest for a bright citrus note that enhances both the butter and cornbread

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