Name: Best Cornbread Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 16 pieces
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 cup salted butter; 0.25 cup liquid honey; 1 whole egg; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup cornmeal; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp baking powder; 0.75 tsp salt

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400℉. Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan with non-stick spray.

Whisk together the melted butter, honey, and egg in a mixing bowl. Add the buttermilk and whisk to incorporate.

Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined.

Pour batter into the greased pan and bake in the preheated oven for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before serving. Cornbread is great served warm with butter and honey. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Preheat Your Pan with Butter 🧈
Place your cast iron skillet in the oven while it preheats, then add melted salted butter just before pouring batter. This creates a golden, crispy exterior while keeping the interior fluffy.
Room Temperature Buttermilk is Key 🥛
Allow buttermilk and eggs to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing to ensure even distribution and a more tender crumb structure.
Don't Overmix Your Batter ✋
Stir ingredients just until combined—overmixing develops gluten and creates a dense, tough cornbread instead of the desired soft and fluffy texture.
Bloom Your Baking Powder 💫
Mix baking powder with the dry ingredients and let it sit for 2-3 minutes before adding wet ingredients to maximize rise and achieve superior lift.
Cool Briefly Before Serving 🕐
Let cornbread rest for 5 minutes after baking before slicing and serving warm with butter and honey—this allows the crumb to set while maintaining that perfect warm temperature.