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Slices of cornbread being served with butter and a drizzle of honey.
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Southern Buttermilk Cornbread

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16
Author: Serene

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • cup light brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 large egg
  • cup buttermilk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400℉ degrees. Spray 8x8 square non stick baking dish with baking spray. Set aside. 
  • In a large mixing bowl combine the cornmeal, all purpose flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Whisk together. 
  • In a medium size mixing bowl add the melted butter (should be melted but cooled to room temperature, don’t use while still hot). Whisk with the light brown sugar until combined. 
  • Pour in the honey and whisk together. 
  • Whisk in the egg. And whisk while pouring in the buttermilk, until completely combined. 
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir together.
  • Pour the cornbread mixture into the baking dish. 
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until completely baked in the center. Test by using a toothpick, it should come out clean once completely baked. 

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 223IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg