Description
Sweet cornbread featuring honey butter elevates classic Southern comfort cuisine with a delightful twist. Warm, golden slices invite home cooks to savor rich flavors that connect heritage and modern culinary creativity.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1/4 cup honey
Dry and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375°F (190°C), ensuring an even temperature for optimal baking.
- Sift together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry mixture.
- Whisk mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, melted butter, and buttermilk in a separate container until the liquid ingredients form a smooth, consistent texture.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender crumb.
- Transfer the batter into a well-greased baking dish, spreading evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until a inserted toothpick emerges clean and the top develops a golden-brown surface.
- While the cornbread bakes, blend honey and softened butter in a small bowl until thoroughly incorporated and silky.
- Once baked, remove cornbread from the oven and allow to cool slightly for 5-10 minutes.
- Slice the cornbread and serve warm, accompanied by the luxurious honey butter for a decadent finishing touch.
Notes
- Mash sweet potatoes thoroughly to ensure a smooth, lump-free texture that integrates seamlessly into the batter.
- Don’t overmix the cornbread batter; stir just until ingredients are combined to keep the bread tender and prevent a tough, chewy result.
- Swap buttermilk with regular milk or plant-based milk for dietary adaptations, though buttermilk provides the best tangy flavor and tender crumb.
- Store leftover cornbread in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, or freeze for up to a month to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg