Description
Mouthwatering honey cornbread brings Southern comfort straight to your kitchen with golden sweetness and irresistible charm. Warm slices pair perfectly with hearty chili or enjoy as a delightful standalone treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup honey
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Dry Seasonings and Leavening:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 400F (200C) and coat a 9-inch square baking dish with a light layer of grease to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend the dry components – cornmeal, flour, granulated sweetener, leavening agent, and seasoning – ensuring even distribution.
- Create a separate mixture by whisking together liquid ingredients: dairy, eggs, golden nectar, and liquefied butter until smoothly incorporated.
- Gently fold the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring minimally to maintain a tender texture – avoid overmixing.
- Transfer the combined batter into the prepared baking vessel, spreading evenly across the surface.
- Position the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20-25 minutes, monitoring until the surface achieves a rich golden hue and a testing utensil emerges cleanly from the center.
- Remove from oven and allow a brief cooling period before serving, accompanied by softened butter and additional honey drizzle for enhanced enjoyment.
Notes
- Enhance sweetness by experimenting with different honey varieties like wildflower or clover for unique flavor profiles.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or coconut flour to maintain a similar texture.
- Reduce sugar content by using less honey or replacing it with natural sweeteners like maple syrup for a healthier twist.
- Add texture and nutrition by mixing in corn kernels, jalapeños, or shredded cheese before baking for a more complex cornbread experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg