Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMerle's Whiskey KitchenMary Lou's Ky Cornbread Recipe

Mary Lou's Ky Cornbread Recipe

Time45m
Serves8

Hot skillet w/ honey butter

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

Honey Butter

Method

Cornbread Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and honey until smooth.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.

  5. 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. 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

  1. 7

    Mix Honey Butter

    In a small bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter and honey. Mix until well blended and smooth.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve Hot

    Remove the cornbread from the oven, let it cool slightly, and serve it warm with the honey butter spread on top.

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