Sweet Kentucky Cornbread: Golden and Moist

Ingredients

• 1 cup (160g) yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated white sugar
• 1 tbsp (12g) baking powder
• 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
• 1 cup (240ml) full-fat buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tbsp (42g) honey
• 1 tbsp (14g) unsalted butter

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   Place a 10 inch cast iron skillet over medium heat.

3. 3

   Melt 1 tbsp of butter in the skillet until it's bubbling and shimmering, then take the pan off the heat. Note: This creates the fried crust.

4. 4

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

5. 5

   In a separate container, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and honey until smooth.

6. 6

   Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients using a spatula.

7. 7

   Stir until just combined, making sure there are no dry flour streaks left. Note: Over mixing makes the bread tough.

8. 8

   Pour your Sweet Kentucky Cornbread batter into the hot skillet and smooth the top.

9. 9

   Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges pull away from the pan and the top is a deep golden mahogany.