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The Best Recipe for Southern-style Honey Butter Cornbread You Need to Try

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Learn how to make delicious The Best Recipe for Southern-style Honey Butter Cornbread. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal (stone-ground preferred for texture)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (you can substitute with whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste; I like it just sweet enough to balance the butter)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice, let sit 5 minutes)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for greasing)
  • For the honey butter glaze:
    • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 3 tablespoons honey (local honey if you can get it, for that authentic Southern touch)

If you’re looking to make this gluten-free, try substituting the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend. Just be mindful that the texture might shift slightly, but the flavor remains as heartwarming as ever.

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan or cast-iron skillet generously with butter – Mama Lou swore by cast iron for that perfect golden crust.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mixing these dry ingredients thoroughly ensures even rising and the classic crumb texture.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until well combined. The eggs add richness and help the cornbread hold together beautifully.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mix, folding gently but thoroughly with a spatula. Overmixing can make the cornbread tough, so just combine until you no longer see dry streaks.
  5. Pour the batter into your prepared pan or skillet, smoothing the top with a spatula. Place it in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. It’s done when the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. While the cornbread is baking, prepare the honey butter glaze. In a small bowl, mix the softened butter and honey until smooth and creamy. This glaze is the secret to that melt-in-your-mouth Southern charm.
  7. Once the cornbread is out of the oven but still warm, immediately brush the honey butter generously over the top. The warmth helps it soak in, creating a tender, flavorful crust that’s just irresistible.
  8. Let the cornbread cool for about 10 minutes before slicing. I love sharing this moment with Ouma, sitting on the porch with a fresh batch and a glass of sweet tea, just like Mama Lou taught us.

  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International

Find it online: https://notesrecipes.com/the-best-recipe-for-southern-style-honey-butter-cornbread/