Honey Butter Cornbread Muffins (Printable)

Tender muffins with sweet honey-butter flavor, perfect for snacks or savory dishes.

# What You’ll Use:

→ 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 slightly cooled

# How-To:

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.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, honey, and melted butter until smooth.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain tender texture.
05 - Distribute batter evenly into muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
06 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until muffin tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into 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 additional honey butter if preferred.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Sweet honey-butter taste
  • Perfect snack or side
02 -
  • Substitute buttermilk for richer flavor
  • Add corn kernels or diced jalapeños for variation
03 -
  • Do not overmix batter for tender muffins
  • Use paper liners or grease well to prevent sticking
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