Print

The Ultimate Moist Honey Skillet Cornbread

Close-up of a slice of moist, golden cornbread showing its crumb texture, with the rest of the skillet cornbread in the background.
Print Recipe
Save Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Bake this incredibly moist and tender cornbread in a cast iron skillet for perfect golden edges. This sweet, buttery recipe uses simple ingredients for a classic Southern side dish.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for greasing the skillet
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven while it preheats. This step creates the crispy edges.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, honey, buttermilk, and eggs until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine for a tender crumb.
  5. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven using oven mitts. Add 2 tablespoons of the remaining melted butter to the hot skillet and swirl to coat the bottom and sides completely. The butter should sizzle.
  6. Pour the cornbread batter immediately into the hot, buttered skillet.
  7. Return the skillet to the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cornbread cool in the skillet for 5 minutes before slicing and serving warm.

Notes

  • For extra golden edges, use bacon grease instead of butter to grease the hot skillet.
  • Serve this moist cornbread with chili, BBQ, or your favorite comfort food.
  • If you prefer a less sweet version, reduce the sugar to 2 tablespoons.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://daisyrecipe.com/moist-honey-skillet-cornbread/