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Crispy Cast-Iron Cornbread Recipe with Easy Melting Honey Butter

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A quick and easy cornbread recipe baked in a cast-iron skillet for a crispy crust and tender inside, served with a luscious honey butter that melts perfectly.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cornmeal (120g), medium or fine ground
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk (240ml) or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice/vinegar (let sit 5 minutes)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (56g), melted + extra for skillet
  • Honey Butter:
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (56g), softened
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and cast-iron skillet to 425°F (220°C) for about 15 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven, add a tablespoon of butter, and swirl to coat the bottom and sides.
  6. Pour batter into the hot skillet and spread evenly; the batter will sizzle.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean; edges should be deeply browned and crisp.
  8. While baking, whip softened butter, honey, and salt until fluffy to make honey butter.
  9. Let cornbread cool for 5 minutes in the skillet, slice into wedges, and serve warm with honey butter.

Notes

Preheat the cast-iron skillet thoroughly to achieve a crispy crust. Do not overmix the batter to keep the crumb tender. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before baking for a fluffier texture. Whip honey butter after softening for best spreadability. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond or oat flour. For dairy-free, use plant-based milk with lemon juice and vegan butter.

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Keywords: cornbread, cast iron skillet, honey butter, crispy cornbread, easy cornbread recipe, comfort food, quick cornbread

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