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Skillet Honey Cornbread

Courtesy Phil Johnson
Cook Time:
30 mins
Prep Time:
20 mins
Servings:
8
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Chef notes

Preheating the pan with shortening gives the cornbread that perfectly crisp texture around the edges that everyone wants. The hint of honey adds a subtle sweetness and makes for an all-around delicious cornbread.

Technique tip: Mix all wet ingredients in a separate bowl then add to dry ingredients.

Swap option: Add 1 minced seeded jalapeño and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese to kick it up a notch.

Ingredients

  • shortening, for greasing pan
  • cups yellow cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • teaspoons baking power
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted and divided
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Preparation

1.

Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a cast-iron pan with shortening.

2.

Place the prepared pan in the oven to heat up while making batter.

3.

Mix cornmeal, sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl.

4.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, vanilla and 1/4 cup melted butter.

5.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until everything is moistened (do not overstir!).

6.

Remove hot pan from oven and pour in cornbread mixture. Place back in oven for 25-30 minutes.

7.

Melt the remaining 1/4 cup butter and honey in small saucepan.

8.

Brush top of cornbread with honey-butter mixture and serve.