Brown Butter Honey Cornbread Skillet

Brown Butter Honey Cornbread Skillet

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February 16, 2026
25 mins
7 steps
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat until it turns golden brown and smells nutty. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, honey, and the browned butter until smooth.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined.
  6. Grease a cast iron skillet and pour in the batter. Bake until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let cool slightly before serving. Best warm.