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Slices of cornbread served with honey drizzle
Fresh, soft cornbread with honey

Honey Cornbread

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Quick Meals Cakes and Desserts
Cornbread is the soul of the American South, a classic 'quick bread' made with baking powder instead of yeast. This version adds honey for a moister, sweeter direction, perfect for pairing with spicy chili or just with butter for breakfast. The rustic texture of cornmeal and the floral aroma of honey are an unbeatable pair.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
⌛ Total Time 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 280 kcal
🌍 Cuisine American

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Loaf pan or square baking dish: for baking.
  • Whisk: for mixing wet and dry ingredients.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a pan with parchment paper.

Tip: Baking powder starts reacting immediately with moisture, so the oven must be hot by the time the batter is ready.
2 ✓

Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl: cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt.

Tip: Thorough mixing ensures the baking powder is evenly distributed so the bread isn't lopsided.
3 ✓

In another bowl, whisk eggs with milk, oil, and liquid honey.

Tip: Emulsification (mixing fat and water) helps create a homogeneous batter.
4 ✓

Pour the wet mixture into the dry. Fold together quickly just until flour disappears.

Tip: DO NOT overmix! Overmixing activates gluten in the flour, making the bread tough and rubbery instead of tender.
5 ✓

Pour batter into the pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

Tip: Do not overbake, as cornmeal tends to dry out.
6 ✓

Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then cool completely on a rack.

Tip: It may be crumbly when cut fresh; the structure sets while cooling.

Recipe FAQ

Why is it crumbly?
Cornbread is naturally crumblier since corn has no gluten. If it's too dry, add a bit more fat or honey next time.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Cornmeal (fine)
  • 1.25 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 0.25 cup Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 0.33 cup Oil (or melted butter)
  • 3 tbsp Honey