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Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup corn meal
  • ½ cup AP Flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ¾ cup whole milk at room temperature
  • 3 oz. butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg at room temperature

Honey Pecan Butter

  • 8 oz. salted butter at room temperature
  • 2 tbsp. honey
  • ½ cup pecans chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°. Prepare two standard loaf pans.
  • Combine all dry ingredients and whisk until well combined.
  • Slowly, add the milk and continue to whisk the batter.
  • Add the melted butter and vanilla extract, mix well.
  • Beat the egg, then add to the mix and continue to mix just until well combined.
  • Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden.

Honey Pecan Butter

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the butter until light and fluffy. Scrape the sides as needed.
  • Turn the speed to slow, then add the honey. Mix well.
  • Roast the pecans. Stovetop or oven roasted. Your choice. Let them cool down, but keep slightly warm.
  • Add the warm pecans to the butter and continue to mix until well combined.
  • Once the cornbread is out of the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, transfer to a cooling rack or presentation plate.
  • Spread the butter on the cornbread.
  • Enjoy!