Cornbread is a type of bread made with cornmeal, and it is popular in many parts of the world. It is especially popular in the United States, where it is often served with meals such as chili or stew.
1/2cupAll-Purpose Flour – Providing a light and fluffy texture to the cornbread.
1cupGround Cornmeal – Infusing a heartyrustic flavor and slightly gritty texture.
1/2Stick Melted Unsalted Butter – Incorporating a richbuttery taste and moistness to the cornbread.
2tbspGranulated Sugar – Adding a touch of sweetness to balance the savory notes.
1large Egg – Binding the ingredients together and contributing to the structure of the cornbread.
1/2tspKosher Salt – Enhancing the overall flavor profile with a savory note.
1/2tspBaking Soda – Reacting with the buttermilk to ensure proper leavening and a tender crumb.
1tspBaking Powder – A leavening agent that contributes to the bread’s rise and fluffiness.
1cupButtermilk – Providing acidity for leavening and a tangy flavor to complement the sweetness.
For the Creamy Butter:
2tbsppure Honey – Infusing a natural sweetness and floral note to the butter.
Pinchof Kosher Salt – Balancing the sweetness and enhancing the overall flavor complexity of the creamy butter
1/2Stick softened Unsalted Butter – Offering a smooth and creamy texture to the butter.
1/8tspGround Cinnamon – Adding a warm and comforting spice element to the butter.
1/8tspVanilla Extract – Introducing a subtlearomatic vanilla flavor.
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, ground cornmeal, melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, egg, kosher salt, baking soda, baking powder and buttermilk.
Stir until well combined and no lumps remain in the batter.
Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch skillet or baking dish.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
While the cornbread is baking, prepare the creamy butter by mixing together pure honey, kosher salt, softened unsalted butter, ground cinnamon and vanilla extract in a small bowl.
Once the cornbread is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.
Serve the cornbread warm with a dollop of creamy butter on top.
Enjoy your delicious Hatchet Hall Cornbread!
Notes
– For a crunchy top, sprinkle the batter with additional cornmeal before baking.– For a sweeter cornbread, add an additional tablespoon of sugar to the batter.– For more flavor, add 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the batter before baking.– For a gluten-free version, replace the all-purpose flour with an equal amount of gluten-free flour blend.– If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, you can make a substitute by combining 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice.