Honey-Kissed Cornbread
The Secret to the Moisture Most cornbread falls victim to being too dry or crumbly. This recipe solves that with two specific "pro-moves": The Extra Egg Yolk: Adding an additional yolk provides extra fat and emulsifiers, creating a rich, "velvet" crumb that stays moist for days. The Butter-Oil Blend: While butter provides that classic flavor we all love, the addition of oil ensures the bread stays soft even after it cools down. Pro-Tips for Success The 10-Minute Rest: Don't skip Step 3! Letting the batter sit for 5–10 minutes before baking allows the cornmeal to hydrate. This softens the "grit
Dinner · Ryan Johnson's Kitchen
Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min · Total 35 min · Serves 12
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Yellow Cornmeal
- 1 cup Flour
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Honey
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 4 Tablespoons Butter
- 1/4 cup Oil
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 large Egg
- 1 large Egg Yolk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch square baking dish or a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper or grease or spray with non-stick cooking spray. Even if I am using parchment paper, I lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray. For this recipe, I use a 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add melted butter, oil, milk, honey, egg, and egg yolk and mix until smooth. Stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—this ensures a tender crumb.
- Let the batter sit for 5–10 minutes to allow the cornmeal to soften and incorporate with the wet ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 24–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Watch carefully because you don't want to overbake cornbread.
- Allow the cornbread to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with butter or honey or homemade honey butter. An optional step is to melt 2-3 Tablespoons of butter and brush on the top of the cornbread when you remove it from the oven. This adds moisture and buttery flavor.