Skillet Cornbread with Honey Butter
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Skillet Cornbread with Honey Butter

Golden cast iron skillet cornbread served warm with sweet honey butter - a Southern table staple.

35 min
8 servings
SouthernComfy Editorial Team

Recipe by the SouthernComfy Editorial Team

Developed and reviewed by our editorial team.

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

25m

Servings

8

Difficulty

Medium

Estimated Nutrition

Per serving · estimated

Calories

295

Protein

6 g

Carbs

32 g

Fat

16 g

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Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons bacon grease or butter for pan
  • 1/2 cup softened butter (for honey butter)
  • 3 tablespoons honey

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425°F. Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet with bacon grease in the oven.

2

In a bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3

In another bowl, beat together buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter.

4

Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined.

5

Carefully pour batter into hot skillet. Bake 20-25 minutes until golden.

6

While baking, whip softened butter with honey until fluffy.

7

Serve warm cornbread with honey butter.

Chef's Comfy Tip

That sizzle when the batter hits the hot skillet creates the perfect crispy crust!

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