American Cornbread with Honey Butter

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
2. 2 In a large bowl, mix together the cornmeal, sifted flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. 3 In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, beaten eggs, and melted butter until well combined.
4. 4 Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until moistened. Do not overmix.
5. 5 Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. 7 While the cornbread is baking, prepare the honey butter by stirring together the softened butter and honey until smooth.
8. 8 Remove the cornbread from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
9. 9 Serve warm slices of cornbread with a generous dollop of honey butter.