Add 3 tablespoons of the butter to cast iron pan and place it in the oven to preheat.
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
Add the dry ingredients to a large bowl. Mix with a fork or whisk to combine.
1 ½ cups cornmeal, ½ cup sugar, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, 1 cup all-purpose flour
Add the wet ingredients to the bowl and mix with a wooden spoon or spatula until combined. Add the 3 tablespoons of melted butter.
2 cups buttermilk, 1 large egg, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
Once the oven is preheated, open the oven, pull the rack out, and very carefully pour the cornbread batter into the hot pan.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a tester inserted into the center comes our clean.
Cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.
Serve with honey butter.
4 tablespoons honey, 1 stick unsalted butter
How To Make Honey Butter
Mix the butter and the honey together in a bowl.
Mix with a fork or spatula until well combined.
RECIPE TIPS
Simple Variations
Jalapeno Corn BreadAdd to the batter: 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, ⅓ cup of sliced green onions, 3 to 4 tablespoons of fresh jalepeño peppers, diced.Cornbread with Whole CornAdd to the batter: 1 cup of whole corn.