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Honey Butter Cornbread

Honey Butter Cornbread

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Course: bread, Side Dish
Kitchen: American, Southern
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12 squares

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup 0.5 lbs cornmeal
  • 1 cup 0.5 lbs all-purpose flour
  • **1 tablespoon baking powder
  • **½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup 1 stick / 0.25 lbs unsalted butter, melted
  • cup 0.25 lbs honey
  • **2 large eggs
  • 1 cup 0.5 lbs whole milk or buttermilk
  • Optional for topping: 2 tablespoons melted butter + 1 tablespoon honey for brushing after baking

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven:
  • Preheat to 375°F (190°C).
  • Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients:
  • In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients:
  • In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, honey, eggs, and milk until smooth.
  • Combine:
  • Pour wet ingredients into the dry and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
  • Bake:
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Optional Topping:
  • While warm, brush the top with a mix of melted butter and honey for extra flavor and shine.
  • Cool & Serve:
  • Let cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with extra butter or a drizzle of honey.