Honey Butter Cornbread Muffins (Printable)

Golden tender muffins with a sweet honey-butter flavor, great as a snack or side for hearty dishes.

# 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 Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, honey, and melted butter until smooth and homogeneous.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir gently just until combined, avoiding overmixing to maintain tender texture.
05 - Distribute batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
06 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until tops are golden 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 with honey butter if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Easy to make with common ingredients
  • Delicious combination of honey and butter flavors
02 -
  • For richer flavor substitute buttermilk for whole milk
  • Add 1 cup of corn kernels or 1/2 cup diced jalapeños for variation
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender
  • Use fresh baking powder for best rise
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