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Brown Butter Cornbread with Honey Butter

A delightful twist on a classic, featuring rich brown butter and a luscious honey butter topping, perfect for any meal or as a sweet snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cornbread
  • 80 g unsalted butter (for browning)
  • 335 g coarse cornmeal
  • 280 g all-purpose flour
  • 125 g granulated sugar
  • to taste Nutmeg
  • 30 g baking powder
  • 8 g salt
  • 375 g creamed corn
  • 550 ml whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 125 ml vegetable oil
  • 5 ml vanilla extract
  • 30 g unsalted butter (for the pan)
For the honey butter
  • 115 g salted butter (for honey butter)
  • 130 g honey

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) with the baking pan inside.
  2. Brown the 80 g of unsalted butter until it’s rich, golden-brown in color and has a nutty aroma.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: 335 g coarse cornmeal, 280 g all-purpose flour, 125 g granulated sugar, nutmeg to taste, 30 g baking powder, and 8 g salt.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: 375 g creamed corn, 550 ml whole milk, 2 large eggs, 125 ml vegetable oil, and 5 ml vanilla extract.
  5. Create a well in the middle of the dry mix and slowly stir in the brown butter along with the wet mixture, mixing just until smooth.
Baking
  1. Carefully remove the hot baking pan from the oven and butter it with 30 g of unsalted butter.
  2. Pour in the cornbread batter, spreading it evenly.
  3. Bake for 30 minutes.
Honey Butter Preparation
  1. While the cornbread is baking, melt 115 g of salted butter and 130 g of honey in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Whisk until fully combined, ensuring it doesn’t boil.
Finishing
  1. After 30 minutes, remove the cornbread from the oven and brush it generously with honey butter.
  2. Return to the oven for another 5-10 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Notes

Serve warm for the best experience. Cut into squares and drizzle with extra honey butter. Pairs well with chili or soup. Can be served with whipped cream for dessert.