How to Make Honey Butter Cornbread

Mix the Dry Ingredients

Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.

Mix the Wet Ingredients

Whisk together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, honey, milk, and vanilla extract.

Combine and Bake

Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, mix lightly, and bake for 20-25 minutes.

Prepare Honey Butter

While the cornbread bakes, make the honey butter by mixing softened butter, honey, and cinnamon.

Serve and Enjoy

Let the cornbread cool slightly before serving with honey butter.

Pro Tips for the Perfect Honey Butter Cornbread

For extra sweetness, drizzle more honey over the top of the cornbread before serving.

You can use a cast-iron skillet for a crispy bottom and edges.

If you don't have buttermilk, you can substitute with milk mixed with 1 tablespoon of vinegar.

Honey Butter Cornbread

Name: Honey Butter Cornbread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup cornmeal; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; For Honey Butter:; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3 tablespoons honey; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

A moist, sweet cornbread topped with homemade honey butter for the perfect combination of savory and sweet. Great as a side dish for any meal.

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Cook Time

25 Minutes

Total Time

35 Minutes

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Ingredients

Custard Cream

1 cup cornmeal

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup buttermilk

2 large eggs

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Honey Butter:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

3 tablespoons honey

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or a cast-iron skillet.

In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, honey, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish or skillet and spread evenly.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

While the cornbread is baking, make the honey butter by combining softened butter, honey, and cinnamon (if using) in a small bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Once the cornbread is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve warm with a generous dollop of honey butter.

Honey Butter Cornbread

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