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Irresistible Sweet Honey Butter Cornbread Magic Recipe You’ll Love

Discover the Irresistible Sweet Honey Butter Cornbread Magic recipe that will delight your taste buds and fill your kitchen with warmth.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Comfort Food, cornbread recipe, easy cornbread, honey butter cornbread, Irresistible Sweet Honey Butter Cornbread, southern cornbread
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 180kcal

Equipment

  • 8-inch square baking dish
  • large mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients

For the Batter

  • 1 cup cornmeal Consider using stone-ground cornmeal for rustic flavor.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Using unbleached flour will yield the best results.
  • 1 tbsp baking powder Make sure it’s fresh.
  • 1/4 cup sugar Adjust to your taste preference.
  • 1/2 tsp salt A small pinch goes a long way.
  • 2 large eggs Acts as a binder for the ingredients.
  • 1 cup milk Whole milk is preferred.
  • 1/2 cup butter Melted for effective mixing.
  • 1/2 cup honey Use pure honey for the best flavor.

Optional Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup jalapeños Adjust based on your taste preference.

Instructions

Directions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Combine in a large bowl cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt; whisk until well blended.
  • Mix in a separate bowl the milk, melted butter, eggs, and honey until smooth.
  • Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ones gently, avoiding overmixing.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  • Cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with honey butter.

Notes

Optional: Sprinkle sea salt on top for enhanced flavor.