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Moist Cornbread with Honey and Butter Recipe

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  • Author: Lauren
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Best Moist Cornbread Recipe delivers a tender, flavorful, and perfectly moist cornbread that’s lightly sweetened with honey and sugar. Featuring a harmonious blend of yellow cornmeal and flour, enhanced with butter and oil, this recipe produces a golden, melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s ideal as a side for savory dishes or enjoyed on its own with honey butter.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Yellow Cornmeal (ground)
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 4 Tablespoons Butter (1/4 cup, melted)
  • 1/4 cup Oil (canola, vegetable, or olive)
  • 1 cup Milk (whole, 2%, or buttermilk)
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 large Egg Yolk
  • 2 Tablespoons Honey (for batter)

For Serving/Optional Topping

  • 1/2 cup Butter (1 stick, softened)
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 2-3 Tablespoons Butter (melted, for brushing top after baking – optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch square baking dish or a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper or grease the pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray. Even when using parchment, lightly spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the yellow cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined to ensure even rising and texture.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients to Dry: Add the melted butter, oil, milk, honey, egg, and egg yolk to the dry ingredients. Mix gently and just until combined; avoid overmixing to keep the cornbread tender and moist.
  4. Let Batter Rest: Allow the batter to sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes so the cornmeal can absorb moisture and soften, which improves the texture.
  5. Bake the Cornbread: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 24 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Keep an eye towards the end to prevent overbaking.
  6. Cool and Add Optional Topping: Remove the cornbread from the oven and let it cool about 10 minutes before slicing. For extra moisture and buttery flavor, brush the top with 2 to 3 tablespoons of melted butter while still warm.
  7. Serve: Serve warm with butter, honey, or homemade honey butter made by mixing softened butter with honey for a sweet-savory accompaniment.

Notes

  • This cornbread recipe offers the perfect balance of sweet and savory notes and a moist, tender crumb that’s ideal for pairing with comfort foods.
  • Letting the batter rest before baking helps soften the cornmeal for a finer texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter; gentle stirring keeps the cornbread light and prevents toughness.
  • Optional brushing with melted butter after baking adds richness and moisture to the crust.
  • Use buttermilk for a tangier flavor and a softer crumb if desired.
  • Honey butter can be made by mixing softened butter and honey in your preferred ratio for a delicious spread.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cornbread)
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Find it online: https://tastyrates.com/moist-cornbread-with-honey-and-butter-recipe/