Name: Honey Butter Cornbread
Ingredients: Yellow Cornmeal (2 cups): The heart and soul of cornbread, providing that signature texture and slightly nutty flavor. Opt for medium or fine grind for a smoother texture.; All-Purpose Flour (1 cup): Adds structure and lightness to the cornbread, balancing the coarser cornmeal.; Granulated Sugar (1/4 cup): Provides a touch of sweetness that complements the corn and honey, without making it overly sugary.; Baking Powder (1 tablespoon): The leavening agent that makes the cornbread rise and become light and fluffy. Ensure it’s fresh for optimal results.; Baking Soda (1/2 teaspoon): Works in conjunction with baking powder and helps with browning and tenderness.; Salt (1 teaspoon): Enhances all the flavors in the cornbread, balancing the sweetness and corn flavor.; Buttermilk (1 3/4 cups): Adds moisture, tanginess, and tenderness to the cornbread. Its acidity also reacts with baking soda for a better rise.; Eggs (2 large): Bind the ingredients together and add richness and structure to the cornbread.; Melted Unsalted Butter (1/2 cup): Contributes to the moistness, flavor, and richness of the cornbread. Unsalted butter allows you to control the salt level.; Unsalted Butter (1/2 cup, softened): Forms the base of the honey butter, providing richness and a smooth texture. Softened butter is crucial for easy mixing.; Honey (1/4 cup): The star of the topping, lending its natural sweetness, floral notes, and distinctive flavor to the butter. Choose a good quality honey for the best taste.; Powdered Sugar (1/4 cup): Adds sweetness and helps create a smooth, spreadable consistency for the honey butter.; Pinch of Salt: Balances the sweetness of the honey and powdered sugar and enhances the overall flavor of the honey butter.

Ingredients

- Yellow Cornmeal (2 cups): The heart and soul of cornbread, providing that signature texture and slightly nutty flavor. Opt for medium or fine grind for a smoother texture.
- All-Purpose Flour (1 cup): Adds structure and lightness to the cornbread, balancing the coarser cornmeal.
- Granulated Sugar (1/4 cup): Provides a touch of sweetness that complements the corn and honey, without making it overly sugary.
- Baking Powder (1 tablespoon): The leavening agent that makes the cornbread rise and become light and fluffy. Ensure it’s fresh for optimal results.
- Baking Soda (1/2 teaspoon): Works in conjunction with baking powder and helps with browning and tenderness.
- Salt (1 teaspoon): Enhances all the flavors in the cornbread, balancing the sweetness and corn flavor.
- Buttermilk (1 3/4 cups): Adds moisture, tanginess, and tenderness to the cornbread. Its acidity also reacts with baking soda for a better rise.
- Eggs (2 large): Bind the ingredients together and add richness and structure to the cornbread.
- Melted Unsalted Butter (1/2 cup): Contributes to the moistness, flavor, and richness of the cornbread. Unsalted butter allows you to control the salt level.

Ingredients for Honey Butter Topping

- Unsalted Butter (1/2 cup, softened): Forms the base of the honey butter, providing richness and a smooth texture. Softened butter is crucial for easy mixing.
- Honey (1/4 cup): The star of the topping, lending its natural sweetness, floral notes, and distinctive flavor to the butter. Choose a good quality honey for the best taste.
- Powdered Sugar (1/4 cup): Adds sweetness and helps create a smooth, spreadable consistency for the honey butter.
- Pinch of Salt: Balances the sweetness of the honey and powdered sugar and enhances the overall flavor of the honey butter.

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Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan. You can also use a 9-inch round cake pan or a 9×13 inch pan for thinner cornbread. Properly preparing the pan prevents sticking and ensures easy removal of the cornbread.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisking ensures that the baking powder and soda are evenly distributed throughout the dry ingredients, leading to a consistent rise.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and melted unsalted butter. Ensure the melted butter is cooled slightly before adding to avoid cooking the eggs. Buttermilk adds a characteristic tang and moisture to cornbread.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently fold the wet and dry ingredients together using a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Overmixing can develop the gluten in the flour, resulting in a tough cornbread. A few streaks of flour are okay at this stage.
Pour Batter into Prepared Pan: Pour the cornbread batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. An even layer ensures uniform baking.
Bake the Cornbread: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The cornbread should be golden brown on top and spring back lightly when touched. Baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven and pan size. Start checking for doneness at 20 minutes.
Prepare Honey Butter while Cornbread Bakes: While the cornbread is baking, prepare the honey butter. In a medium bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, honey, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt.
Whip Honey Butter until Fluffy: Using an electric mixer (hand mixer or stand mixer) or a whisk, beat the honey butter ingredients together until light and fluffy. This incorporates air and creates a smooth, creamy texture. If using a whisk, ensure the butter is very soft for easier mixing.
Let Cornbread Cool Slightly: Once the cornbread is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the cornbread to set slightly, making it easier to cut.
Serve with Honey Butter: Cut the cornbread into squares or wedges and serve warm with a generous dollop of the prepared honey butter. The warmth of the cornbread will slightly melt the honey butter, creating an even more decadent experience.

Nutrition

Serving Size: one normal portion
Calories: 300
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 15g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 5g