Ground corn (maize) has been used as a food for thousands of years. Synonymous with Southern and Southwest cooking, cornbread has a crumbly texture and aroma. Here we skillet-baked a sweet twist on this traditional bread. The end result? A crispy, sweet and moist dish for the whole family.

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1 c cornmeal
• 1 c flour
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• 1/4 c sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 c buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 4 Tbsp butter (melted)
• 1/4 c Heritage Bee Co Liquid Wildflower honey

Method

1. Preheat oven 400 degrees F
2. Use softened butter to generously grease a cast iron skillet (or 9″ square baking dish)
3. In large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking soda, sugar and salt
4. Make a ‘nest’ in the centre of the dry mixture, then add buttermilk, eggs, melted butter and honey
5. Stir until just combined.  Don’t overmix!
6. Pour batter into prepared pan
7. Bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown
8. Cool for at least 10 minutes.  Cut & serve.

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