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Cozy Honey Butter Skillet Cornbread

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A simple, soul-soothing skillet cornbread with a crispy golden crust and a warm honey butter glaze, perfect for easy homemade sides.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (can swap with gluten-free flour blend for GF option)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk (use dairy-free almond milk if needed)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for honey butter glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons honey (local honey tastes best!)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and place your cast iron skillet inside while the oven heats up (about 10 minutes).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs, then whisk in milk and melted butter (warm but not hot).
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven using oven mitts and add a small pat of butter to coat the bottom and sides.
  6. Pour the batter into the skillet and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. While baking, mix softened butter with honey until smooth to make the honey butter glaze.
  9. Brush the honey butter glaze generously over the hot cornbread as soon as it comes out of the oven.
  10. Let the cornbread cool slightly in the skillet for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Preheat the skillet to ensure a crispy crust. Do not overmix the batter to avoid toughness. Use room temperature eggs and milk for better emulsification. Brush honey butter glaze immediately after baking for a glossy finish. If skillet is not well-seasoned, add extra butter before pouring batter to prevent sticking.

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