Description
Honey butter cornbread poppers highlight classic Southern comfort with miniature bite-sized treats. Crisp exterior and tender center promise delightful flavors that invite warm memories of family gatherings and hearty meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- Cooking spray (for greasing pan)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and thoroughly coat a mini muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Create the dry mixture by blending cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- In a separate container, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and honey until smooth and well incorporated.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring minimally to avoid overmixing and maintain a light texture.
- Carefully distribute the batter into mini muffin cavities, filling each approximately three-quarters full for uniform cooking.
- Slide the muffin tin into the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior and checking doneness with a toothpick.
- While cornbread poppers are baking, prepare the glaze by combining melted butter and honey in a small bowl, whisking until fully blended.
- Once baked, remove poppers from the oven and immediately brush with the honey butter glaze while still warm.
- Allow poppers to cool slightly, then transfer to a serving platter, ready to be enjoyed as a delectable side dish or appetizer.
Notes
- Achieve perfect texture by avoiding overmixing the batter, which can lead to tough, dense cornbread poppers.
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting honey levels to suit different taste preferences or dietary needs.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smoother batter incorporation and more consistent baking results.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a reliable gluten-free flour blend or almond flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4.8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16.5 g
- Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 2.1 g
- Cholesterol: 23 mg