Golden Honey-Butter Cornbread

Thick and spongy sweet cornbread with the fluff of a cake and texture of cornmeal.

This recipe for Golden Honey-Butter Cornbread combines traditional flavors with a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. The ingredients list includes common pantry staples like yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, and white granulated sugar, which form the base of the bread. The leavening power comes from baking powder, and a modest amount of salt enhances the flavors. The wet ingredients – vegetable oil, melted salted butter, honey, beaten eggs, and whole milk – are whisked together to create a smooth, rich mixture that infuses the cornbread with moisture and a subtle sweetness. The process involves mixing the dry and wet ingredients separately, then combining them to form a batter, ensuring not to overmix. The batter is then poured into a lightly greased 10×7 inch baking dish and baked in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 35 minutes. Once golden brown and baked through, the cornbread is cooled slightly before being sliced and served, offering a warm, comforting, and slightly sweet treat that’s perfect as a side dish or enjoyed on its own.

Servings

8-12

Prep Time

15 minutes

Bake Time

35 minutes

Total Time

50 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil
4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
2 tablespoons honey
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/4 cups whole milk

Instructions

Prepare Dry Ingredients:

In a large mixing bowl, combine yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, white granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well incorporated.

Prepare Wet Ingredients:

In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, melted salted butter, honey, beaten eggs, and whole milk until smooth and well combined.

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

Gradually add the wet ingredient mixture to the dry ingredient mixture. Stir until the components are well blended without over-mixing.

Prep Baking Dish:

Lightly grease a 10×7 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.

Pour and Bake:

Pour the prepared cornbread batter into the greased baking dish.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake the cornbread in the preheated oven for approximately 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool and Serve:

Allow the cornbread to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Mix together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, and baking powder in a mixing bowl. Whisk together the vegetable oil, butter, honey, eggs, and milk in another mixing bowl.