Description
Honey Butter Cornbread – Moist cornbread made with sweet honey and rich butter. Quick, comforting, and perfect for pleasing any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and divided
- 1/3 cup honey, plus 2 tablespoons for topping
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place a 9-inch cast iron skillet or 8×8-inch baking dish in the oven while it preheats for that perfect crust. If using a baking dish instead of cast iron, butter it generously before adding the batter.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well combined. This thorough mixing ensures even leavening throughout your Honey Butter Cornbread.
- Step 3: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, 6 tablespoons of the melted butter, 1/3 cup honey, and vanilla extract if using. Feel the satisfaction as these wet ingredients blend into a smooth, golden mixture that will bring moisture and sweetness to your cornbread.
- Step 4: Make a well in the center of your dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Gently fold together using a rubber spatula, stirring just until combined – about 10-12 strokes. You’ll notice the batter is slightly lumpy, which is exactly what you want for tender Honey Butter Cornbread.
- Step 5: Carefully remove your hot skillet from the oven using oven mitts. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the hot pan and swirl to coat the bottom and sides. Listen for that satisfying sizzle that promises a beautiful crust!
- Step 6: Pour the batter into the hot, buttered skillet or prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with your spatula. The batter will begin to set around the edges almost immediately – that’s the secret to those perfect crispy edges.
- Step 7: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. While baking, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter with 2 tablespoons honey in a small bowl.
- Step 8: As soon as you remove the Honey Butter Cornbread from the oven, brush the honey butter mixture all over the hot surface, allowing it to melt and seep into the bread. This creates that signature sticky, sweet, glistening top that makes this recipe irresistible.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (1/9 of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg