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Crispy Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread Recipe with Easy Honey Butter Spread

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This recipe delivers a crispy, golden crust with a soft, moist crumb inside, enhanced by a luscious honey butter spread. Perfect for comforting meals and easy to make with simple pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) cornmeal, yellow or white, preferably medium grind
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for honey butter)
  • 2 tablespoons honey (for honey butter)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place your 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven while it warms for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, and melted unsalted butter (not hot) until combined.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together with a spatula until just combined. Batter should be thick but pourable with a few small lumps.
  5. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven using oven mitts. Add a small pat of butter or brush oil to coat the bottom.
  6. Pour the batter into the skillet and smooth the top slightly with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are deep golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. While baking, mix softened butter and honey in a small bowl until creamy and smooth to make honey butter spread.
  9. Let the cornbread cool for 5 minutes after baking, then generously spread with honey butter and serve warm.

Notes

Preheat the cast iron skillet to achieve crispy edges. Do not overmix the batter to keep the cornbread tender. Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk for even baking. If batter is too thick, add a splash more buttermilk. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond flour or gluten-free blend. Honey butter can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.

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

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