Description
This Southern Honey Butter Cornbread is tender, sweet, and golden on top, perfect as a side for soups, BBQ, or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking dish lightly with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, honey, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are okay. Pour the batter into the greased baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cornbread cool slightly (5–10 minutes) in the pan before slicing. Serve warm with extra honey or a pat of butter.
Notes
For a crispier edge, consider baking in a preheated cast-iron skillet. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg