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Savory Honey Butter Cornbread with Jalapeños

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A warm, just-baked cornbread with a perfect balance of sweet honey butter and spicy jalapeños, offering a comforting yet adventurous flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or dairy-free milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 fresh jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped (leave seeds for extra heat)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons honey (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place your cast iron skillet or baking pan inside while the oven heats for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. On medium heat, warm a small skillet and lightly toast the chopped jalapeños for about 2 minutes until softened and aromatic.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with buttermilk. Slowly drizzle in melted butter while whisking gently.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Fold gently with a rubber spatula until just combined. Fold in the roasted jalapeños evenly.
  6. Carefully remove the hot skillet or pan from the oven. Lightly butter the pan if not pre-seasoned. Pour the batter into the pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. While baking, melt butter with honey in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until glossy and combined.
  9. When cornbread is out of the oven, immediately brush the warm top with the honey butter glaze.
  10. Let the cornbread rest for 10 minutes before slicing to allow flavors to settle and texture to firm up.

Notes

Preheat the pan to create a crispy crust. Be gentle when mixing to avoid tough cornbread. Adjust jalapeño seeds to control heat. Use fresh buttermilk for best texture. Brush honey butter glaze immediately after baking for moisture and gloss. Baking a few extra minutes can create a crispier edge but watch carefully to avoid drying out.

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Keywords: cornbread, honey butter, jalapeños, spicy cornbread, savory cornbread, easy cornbread recipe, southern cornbread

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