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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Maple Butter
Method
Cornbread Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and place a cast-iron skillet inside to heat up.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Bake the Cornbread
Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Add a tablespoon of butter to the skillet, swirling it around to coat the bottom. Pour the cornbread batter into the skillet and spread it evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Maple Butter Preparation
- 6
Make Maple Butter
While the cornbread is baking, prepare the maple butter by mixing the softened unsalted butter and maple syrup in a small bowl until well blended and creamy.
Serving
- 7
Serve
Once the cornbread is baked, allow it to cool for a few minutes. Cut into wedges and serve warm with the maple butter on the side.
