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Golden Honey Butter Cornbread Skillet: Best 30-Min Recipe

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This golden honey butter cornbread skillet is the perfect balance of sweet and savory, with crispy caramelized edges and a tender, custard-like center. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s the ultimate comfort food side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal (medium-grind preferred)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided: 4 tablespoons melted for batter, 2 tablespoons for skillet)
  • For the Honey Butter Glaze:
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet inside the oven while it preheats. Let the skillet heat for at least 10 minutes after the oven reaches temperature.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup yellow cornmeal, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup buttermilk, 1/3 cup whole milk, 2 large eggs (room temperature), and 1/4 cup honey until smooth and slightly frothy.
  4. Melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter and let it cool slightly. Pour the melted butter into the wet mixture and whisk to combine.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a rubber spatula until just combined. A few lumps are fine—do not overmix.
  6. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven using oven mitts. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet and swirl until melted and sizzling.
  7. Pour the batter into the hot skillet. It should sizzle on contact. Spread evenly with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. While the cornbread bakes, make the honey butter glaze: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons honey, and a pinch of flaky sea salt. Stir until melted and smooth. Keep warm.
  10. As soon as the cornbread comes out of the oven, pour the warm honey butter glaze over the top. Use a pastry brush to spread it evenly. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For the crispiest edges, let the cornbread rest in the skillet for 10 minutes after glazing. Do not skip preheating the skillet—it’s essential for the crust. Room temperature ingredients help ensure a tender texture. If you don’t have buttermilk, add 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar to regular milk and let it sit for 5 minutes.

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