Mary Lou's Ky Cornbread Recipe
Hot skillet w/ honey butter
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Honey Butter
Method
Cornbread Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- 5
Prepare Skillet
Place a cast-iron skillet in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes. Once hot, carefully remove it and add 1 tablespoon of melted butter to the skillet, swirling to coat.
- 6
Bake the Cornbread
Pour the batter into the hot skillet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Honey Butter Preparation
- 7
Mix Honey Butter
In a small bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter and honey. Mix until well blended and smooth.