Description
Savor the scrumptious flavors of Hot Honey Cornbread, a delightful combo of sweet and spicy. With simple ingredients and easy prep, it’s ideal for a comfort food fix or a quick side dish at dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cornmeal
- 2 cups flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup butter
- ⅔ cup hot honey
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoon hot honey
- 2 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF and grease a 12-inch cast iron skillet with nonstick baking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal, and salt until well combined.
- Melt the butter and honey gently, ensuring it doesn't boil, and whisk until smooth.
- Stir in the sugar and whisk for 30 seconds.
- Add the eggs and whisk for another 30 seconds until fully incorporated.
- Incorporate the buttermilk and baking soda, whisking for an additional 30 seconds.
- Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just blended.
- Pour the batter into the prepared skillet and bake for 30-40 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Once baked, mix the melted butter and hot honey together for the topping, drizzling it over the cornbread. Serve warm with additional butter or hot honey if desired.
Notes
For a spicier version, increase the amount of hot honey.
Make sure the butter and honey mixture is warm but not bubbling.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg