Honey Butter Cornbread

Golden, tender cornbread brushed with melted butter and pure honey creates the perfect balance of sweetness and rich corn flavor. Serve it alongside chili, barbecue, roasted chicken, or simply enjoy it warm from the skillet.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Wet Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1/4 cup Mountainside Apiary Wisconsin Clover Honey

Honey Butter Glaze

• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 3 tablespoons Mountainside Apiary Wisconsin Clover Honey

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven while it heats.
2. Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, and honey until smooth.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
5. Carefully remove the hot skillet and lightly grease it with butter.
6. Pour in the batter and bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Stir together the melted butter and honey for the glaze.
8. Brush the warm honey butter generously over the cornbread as soon as it leaves the oven.
9. Cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving warm.

Serving Suggestions

Serve alongside chili, barbecue, smoked brisket, roasted chicken, pulled pork, soups, or with an extra drizzle of honey.