Honey Butter Cornbread Muffins (Printable Version)

Tender, golden muffins flavored with honey and butter, ideal for snacking or pairing with savory dishes.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup yellow cornmeal
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/2 teaspoon fine salt

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 1 cup whole milk
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup honey
10 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat the milk, eggs, honey, and melted butter until smooth and homogeneous.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes, or until pastry tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
07 - Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm, optionally with extra honey butter.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy and quick to prepare
  • Sweet and buttery flavor
02 -
  • For richer flavor substitute buttermilk for whole milk
  • Add 1 cup of corn kernels or 1/2 cup diced jalapeños for variation
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender
  • Serve warm with extra honey butter for best flavor
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