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Tender Honey Butter Skillet Cornbread

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A tender skillet cornbread with a golden, crispy crust and a subtle honey butter glaze, perfect for cozy meals and quick weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup medium-ground yellow cornmeal (160g)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk (240ml)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (60g), plus extra for skillet and glaze
  • 2 tablespoons honey, plus extra for glazing

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place your cast iron skillet in the oven while it heats to get it hot.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and melted butter until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a rubber spatula until just combined. Batter should be thick but pourable with some lumps.
  5. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven using oven mitts. Add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and 2 tablespoons honey, swirling to melt and coat the bottom and sides.
  6. Immediately pour the batter into the hot skillet over the honey butter. Smooth the top gently with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The edges should be deeply golden and crisp.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Brush with a little extra honey butter if desired for a shiny, flavorful finish.
  9. Slice and serve warm for best texture.

Notes

Preheat the skillet to ensure a crispy crust. Do not overmix the batter to keep the cornbread tender. If edges brown too quickly, tent with foil after 15 minutes. Leftovers reheat well in a skillet or toaster oven; avoid microwaving to maintain texture.

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Keywords: cornbread, skillet cornbread, honey butter, crispy crust, quick bread, comfort food, easy cornbread

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