Description
Delight in these Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers, perfectly bite-sized treats that combine the sweet richness of honey butter with the classic texture of cornbread. Quick to make and ideal for snacking or serving alongside your favorite Southern dishes, these poppers offer a golden, tender crumb with a subtle 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 and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin tin thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt, ensuring even distribution of the leavening and seasoning.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, honey, and eggs until the mixture becomes smooth and uniform.
- Combine Batter: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined, taking care not to overmix to maintain tender cornbread poppers.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full for perfect popper size.
- Bake: Place the tin in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the poppers are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cornbread poppers to cool slightly before removing them from the tin and serving warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can make the cornbread tough instead of tender.
- Use a toothpick to test for doneness; it should come out clean with no wet batter clinging to it.
- For extra flavor, brush the tops with more melted honey butter right after baking.
- Mini muffin tins can be greased with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- These poppers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or frozen for longer storage.
