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Ultra Moist & Fluffy Southern Cornbread Muffins with Honey Butter

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Bake these easy cornbread muffins for a moist, tender side dish perfect for chili or soup. This recipe delivers classic Southern flavor with a simple honey butter topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup honey (for batter)
  • For Honey Butter: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, milk, vegetable oil, egg, and 1/4 cup honey until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine for tender muffins.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. While the muffins bake, prepare the honey butter: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter and 2 tablespoons of honey. Mix until smooth.
  8. Remove the cornbread muffins from the tin and let them cool slightly on a wire rack.
  9. Serve the warm muffins immediately with a dollop of the prepared honey butter.

Notes

  • For a Southern style, use whole buttermilk. If you do not have buttermilk, mix 1 cup of milk with 1 teaspoon of white vinegar or lemon juice and let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • If you prefer a less sweet muffin, reduce the sugar in the batter to 2 tablespoons.
  • These are excellent for serving alongside chili or hearty soup.

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