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This Sweet Honey Cornbread is moist and tender with slightly crispy edges and the perfect amount of sweetness. Using simple pantry stables you'll have a delicious side dish everybody will love.
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This Honey Cornbread recipe is absolutely drool-worthy, fresh out of the oven, warm with a pat of honey butter. The perfect side to warm and cozy dinner recipes in the Fall or fried chicken, BBQ meats in the summer.
Why this recipe works
Whether sweet or savory cornbread is a comforting side dish that can be served all year long. Serve it with a big bowl of chili like my Roasted Poblano Pepper Beef Chili, Slow Cooker Bean, and Bacon Soup or my Oven Baked BBQ Ribs. Making this homemade cornbread with honey recipe in a cast-iron skillet. You get the best golden crispy crust with a tender inside and I promise the best cornbread ever! Looking for a gluten-free option? Try this Gluten Free Cornbread.
Ingredients needed for skillet cornbread
- Yellow Cornmeal: is coarse and adds color to the cornbread.
- Vegetable Oil: Makes the cornbread really moist.
- Honey: A rich sweetener that adds tons of flavor
- Milk: Whole milk
- Butter: Both unsalted butter and salted will work for this
How to make honey cornbread
Step 1: Whisk all the dry ingredients together in a medium bowl.
Step 2: In a small bowl add in all the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
Step 3: Add the wet mixture to the flour mixture and mix just until combined.
Step 4: Heat a skillet on medium-high heat and add the tablespoon of butter. Pour batter in a preheated cast-iron skillet with the melted butter and bake.
Recipe Tips
- Don't overmix the batter, as it can make your cornbread tough.
- Place the skillet in the center rack of the oven.
- The skillet cornbread is ready when it is golden brown and an toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- You can also use a 9x9 baking dish if desired.
Recipe FAQ's
What if I don't have a cast-iron skillet?
Homemade cornbread gets the most amazing crispy edges, I use a 10-inch skillet and I highly recommend getting one. But it can also be baked in a 9x9 square baking pan .
Can I make sweet cornbread muffins instead>
Sure, can! Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners and fill the cups about 2/3 full and bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
How to store cornbread
Store leftover cornbread in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Warn in the microwave.
What to serve with cornbread
- Roasted Poblano Pepper Beef Chili
- Hearty Beef Stew
- Slow Cooker White Bean Stew (Cassoulet)
- Easy BBQ Oven Baked Ribs
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Sweet Honey Cornbread
Wendie
This Sweet Honey Cornbread is moist and delicious with a perfect golden brown crust.
4.31 from 95 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Sides
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 321 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
In a medium bowl whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a small bowl combine egg, oil, honey, and milk and mix well.
Add wet mixture to the dry and mix just until combined.
Heat a 10 inch cast iron skillet on medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes. Add the tablespoon butter, coat the skillet with the melted butter. Pour the batter into the skillet
Bake 20 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean.
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Notes
1. You can also bake this cornbread in a 9-inch baking dish. Warm the baking dish up in the oven for 5 minutes then add 1 tablespoon of butter to melt. Add in the batter and bake.
2. Don't overmix the batter, as it can make your cornbread tough.
3. Place the skillet in the center rack of the oven.
4. The skillet cornbread is ready when it is golden brown and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 321kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 490mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24g
Keyword cornbread
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WendieGreat add ins Beverly, so happy you enjoyed it 🙂
- Beverly
was a very big hit in my house came out great then tweaked the recipe the next time and added jalapenos and corn to make a mexican honey golden cornbread also a big hit - Wendie
Yes, I think it would be fine if you leave out the baking powder.
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