Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk or buttermilk
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp honey (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Grease a baking pan or cast-iron skillet.
- Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk milk, melted butter, egg, and honey.
- Stir wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake 20–25 minutes until golden and soft.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy sweet cornbread warm with honey butter, chili, fried chicken, barbecue, or as a dessert topped with cinnamon sugar.