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A square slice of golden cornbread topped with melting honey butter, served on a ceramic plate.

Sweet Northern-Style Cornbread with Honey Butter

Sweet Northern-Style Cornbread is light, moist, and slightly sweet, baked with butter and sugar for a soft crumb. Served warm with creamy honey butter, it makes the perfect comforting side for breakfast or dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Cornbread
  • 1 cup cornmeal fine-ground
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
Honey Butter
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish or skillet.
  2. In a bowl, whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix milk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Stir gently until just mixed. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. While baking, mix softened butter and honey in a small bowl until smooth.
  7. Serve warm cornbread slices with a generous spread of honey butter.