Honey Butter Cornbread Muffins (Print Version)

Golden, tender cornbread muffins featuring sweet honey and butter flavors, ideal as a snack or side.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, honey, and melted butter until smooth and homogenous.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined without overmixing.
05 - Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups, filling approximately three-quarters full.
06 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until golden on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
07 - Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm, optionally with additional honey butter.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to make with simple ingredients
  • Perfectly moist and sweetened with natural honey
02 -
  • Substitute buttermilk for whole milk for richer flavor
  • Add 1 cup of corn kernels or 1/2 cup diced jalapeños for variation
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter to ensure tender muffins
  • Use honey butter as a topping to enhance sweetness and moisture
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