Perfectly Sweet Honey Cornbread MuffinsVeg
These soft and tender cornbread muffins are the ideal side dish for any meal. With a perfect kiss of sweetness from golden honey and a moist, buttery crumb, they offer a delightful contrast between a crisp outer edge and a melt-in-your-mouth center. Whether served alongside a hearty dinner or enjoyed warm with a smear of homemade honey compound butter, these versatile muffins are a year-round favorite for holidays, barbecues, and potlucks. Perfectly Sweet Honey Cornbread Muffins
Ingredients
For the muffins :
Yellow cornmeal : 190 g
1 cup All-Purpose Flour (Maida)
2 tsp Baking Powder
Kosher salt : 3/4 tsp
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1 cup Melted Butter
3 cup Milk
1 large Egg
3 tbsp Honey
For the honey butter :
1 cup Unsalted Butter
2 tbsp Honey
pinch Sea Salt
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 400°F and prepare a muffin tin with butter or baking spray.
2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, egg, and honey.
3
In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
4
Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture.
5
Fold the ingredients together until just combined; do not overmix.
6
Divide the batter evenly into the muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
7
Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
8
While the muffins bake, prepare the honey butter by whipping the softened butter, honey, sea salt, and optional vanilla together until smooth.
9
Let the muffins cool slightly on a wire rack before serving with the honey butter.
