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Irresistible Cornbread with Honey Butter

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A quick and easy homemade cornbread recipe with a golden crust and moist crumb, topped with sweet, creamy honey butter. Perfect for any occasion and a true crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) yellow cornmeal (medium grind)
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar, let sit 5 minutes)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¼ cup (56g) unsalted butter, melted
  • For honey butter topping:
  • ¼ cup (56g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the cast iron skillet inside while the oven heats to get it nice and hot (about 10 minutes).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, and melted unsalted butter until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Lightly grease it with butter or oil to prevent sticking. Pour the batter into the skillet, spreading evenly.
  6. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  7. While baking, beat softened unsalted butter with honey and a pinch of salt until fluffy and creamy to make honey butter.
  8. Remove cornbread from oven and let cool in the skillet for 5 minutes.
  9. Spread honey butter generously on top while still warm so it melts in.
  10. Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

Preheat the skillet to achieve a crispy crust. Use room temperature eggs and melted butter for smooth batter. Fold batter gently to avoid toughness. Check baking at 20 minutes to prevent drying out. Honey butter can be whipped ahead for fluffiness. If batter is thick, add 1-2 tablespoons more buttermilk. Bake immediately after mixing for best rise.

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Keywords: cornbread, honey butter, easy cornbread, homemade cornbread, quick bread, comfort food, cast iron skillet cornbread

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