Description
Juneteenth cornbread with honey butter is a delightful tribute to a rich cultural heritage, combining warm, fluffy cornbread with sweet, creamy honey butter. This easy-to-make recipe captures the essence of celebration, making it the perfect addition to family gatherings or festive picnics. With its golden crust and irresistible flavor, this dish will surely become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup finely ground cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened for honey butter
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking pan or cast-iron skillet.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, mix softened butter with honey in a small bowl until creamy.
- Let the cornbread cool slightly before slicing and serving warm with honey butter on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg