Jalapeño Honey Cornbread Twist (Print Version)

Sweet & spicy cornbread with jalapeños, honey, and corn, finished with a golden crust for extra flavor.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup yellow cornmeal
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 cup buttermilk
09 - 1/3 cup honey, plus extra for drizzling
10 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
11 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil

→ Add-ins

12 - 2 to 3 fresh jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely diced, a few rings reserved for topping (optional)
13 - 1 cup corn kernels, fresh, frozen, or canned and drained

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking pan or cast-iron skillet.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, honey, melted unsalted butter, and vegetable oil until well blended.
04 - Pour wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing for a tender crumb.
05 - Fold in diced jalapeño peppers and corn kernels until distributed evenly throughout the batter.
06 - Transfer batter to the prepared pan. Optionally, arrange reserved jalapeño rings on the surface for garnish.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
08 - Allow to cool slightly before slicing. Drizzle with additional honey before serving, if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses everyday pantry items
  • Sweet and spicy flavor thrills in every bite
  • Bakes up moist with a crisp, golden edge
  • So easy—ready in just about 40 minutes
  • Perfect for potlucks or cozy dinners at home
02 -
  • Vegetarian friendly but packs flavor depth like classic Southern fare
  • High in protein and fiber with a sweet spicy profile
  • Stays moist even on day two and freezes beautifully
03 -
  • For utmost moistness use a combo of melted butter and oil Swirling extra melted butter in the pan before adding batter adds a golden crisp underlayer
  • Keep an eye on bake time as slight overbaking can dry out the crumb

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