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Old-School Southern Honey Buttermilk Cornbread (Grandma’s Recipe)

Grandma's honey buttermilk cornbread recipe is easy to make as well as being soft, slightly sweet, and perfect as a cozy side for soups, chili, BBQ and more.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buttermilk, cornbread, honey, old fashioned
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $6.00

Equipment

  • 2 large mixing bowls
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 large spoon
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 9-inch cast iron skillet or 1 greased baking pan
  • 1 toothpick
  • measuring cups

Ingredients 

  • 1 cups cornmeal
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup butter

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the honey, buttermilk, and eggs. Mix until well blended.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to over mix; a few lumps are okay.
  • Fold in the melted butter until evenly distributed.
  • Pour the batter into the greased baking pan or cast-iron skillet, spreading it evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool slightly before cutting and serving warm.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Old-School Southern Honey Buttermilk Cornbread (Grandma’s Recipe)
Serving Size
 
8 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
180
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
32
mg
11
%
Sodium
 
154
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
28
g
9
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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