Breads
Honey Butter Sweet Cornbread
A soft, cake-like cornbread swirled with honey and butter, sweet enough for dessert but sturdy enough for supper.
Not every household agrees on sugar in cornbread, but this one settles the debate with a generous pour of honey butter right into the batter. It bakes up moist and golden with a slightly domed top, closer to a cornmeal cake than a crumbly wedge. It's the kind of bread that disappears before the pot of beans even makes it to the table.
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup honey, plus more for serving
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
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Prep the panPreheat the oven to 375°F and butter a 9-inch square baking pan.
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Combine dry ingredientsWhisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
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Whisk the wet ingredientsIn another bowl, whisk the milk, honey, eggs, and melted butter until smooth and glossy.
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Fold togetherPour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
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Bake until goldenSpread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25 to 28 minutes until the top springs back and the edges pull slightly from the pan.
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Finish with honey butterWhile still warm, brush the top with a little extra honey and let cool for 10 minutes before cutting into squares.
Okra & Oak Tip
Melt the butter and let it cool slightly before whisking in the eggs so they don't scramble on contact.
Storage
Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days; warm individual pieces in the microwave for 10 seconds before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe is built from scratch for the best texture, but you can adapt a boxed mix by stirring in the honey and extra butter called for here.
It's balanced rather than dessert-sweet, so it pairs nicely with chili, greens, or a bowl of pinto beans.
Nutrition
Per serving. Values are estimates.
265
Calories
5g
Protein
38g
Carbs
11g
Fat
