Sweet Cornbread Muffins Honey (Print out)

Moist sweet cornbread muffins served warm with creamy honey butter, a comforting classic.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cornbread Muffins

01 - 1 cup cornmeal
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 cup whole milk
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
09 - 1/4 cup honey

→ Honey Butter

10 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
11 - 2 tablespoons honey
12 - Pinch of salt (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Set oven to 400°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
02 - Whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and honey until smooth.
04 - Gently fold wet ingredients into dry until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin cups, filling about two-thirds each.
06 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
07 - While baking, beat softened butter, honey, and optional salt until creamy and fluffy.
08 - Allow muffins to cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a rack. Serve warm with honey butter.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to make with common ingredients
  • Perfectly moist with a touch of natural sweetness
02 -
  • Substitute buttermilk for whole milk for richer flavor
  • Add 1 cup corn kernels or 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese for variation
03 -
  • Do not overmix batter to keep muffins tender
  • Use paper liners for easy removal and cleanup
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