Benne Seed Cornbread Recipe

Inspired by 1540 Room

Time40m

Serves8

Habanada Chile Butter, Smoked Apple Butter

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Ingredients

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1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan or cast iron skillet.
2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3
Combine Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until well combined.
4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the benne seeds.
5
Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
6
Serve
Let the cornbread cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with Habanada Chile Butter and Smoked Apple Butter.