Description
Delight in these Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers, a perfect combination of sweet honey, buttery richness, and classic cornbread texture baked into bite-sized mini muffins. Ideal for a snack, side dish, or party appetizer, these poppers offer a tender crumb with a hint of sweetness that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin tin thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt, ensuring they are well blended to distribute the leavening and seasoning evenly.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, honey, and eggs until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined – avoid overmixing to keep the cornbread tender.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup approximately three-quarters full to allow space for rising.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cornbread poppers are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the poppers from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving to enjoy their full flavor and perfect texture.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeños to the batter.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to avoid tough cornbread poppers.
- If you don’t have buttermilk, a substitute can be made by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve warm with additional honey butter or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Use a toothpick or cake tester to check doneness in the center of the poppers.
