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Sweet Honey Cornbread

This Sweet Honey Cornbread is wonderfully moist and fluffy, with the perfect balance of sweetness that makes it an ideal side dish for chili, soups, and barbecues.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 cup 2% or whole milk
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 ¼ cups cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup frozen corn
  • Butter for serving
  • Honey for serving

Instructions

  • Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Step 2: Grease a 9-inch square baking pan with butter.
  • Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Step 4: In another bowl, mix together the milk, melted butter, beaten egg, and honey until smooth.
  • Step 5: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  • Step 6: Gently fold in the frozen corn.
  • Step 7: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • Step 8: Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving warm with butter and honey.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9-inch Square Baking Pan

Notes

For a more intense corn flavor, use high-quality cornmeal. Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey.