Golden Cornmeal Muffins with Honey Butter

Ingredients

- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons honey

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Prepare the muffin pan by lining it with paper liners or greasing with oil or butter.

3. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together to ensure even distribution of ingredients.

4. Whisk wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs gently. Add vegetable oil, melted unsalted butter, and buttermilk. Whisk until well combined.

5. Combine mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are acceptable.

6. Fold in corn kernels into the batter using a rubber spatula, ensuring even distribution.

7. Fill the muffin pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

8. Bake: Place the muffin pan in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. The muffins should be golden brown.

9. Prepare honey butter: While the muffins are baking, combine softened unsalted butter and honey in a small bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy.

10. Cool and serve: Remove muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm with a generous topping of honey butter.

Preparation & Cooking Times

Preparation: PT15M
15 minutes

Cooking: PT20M
20 minutes

Total Time

PT35M
35 minutes

Type of Dish

Snack

Keywords

Cornmeal muffins, Honey butter, Easy baking recipe, Homemade snacks, Buttermilk muffins, Sweet muffins, Corn muffins, Oven-baked, Quick bread, Comfort food

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

1500 total calories

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