Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (160g) yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated white sugar
  • 1 tbsp (12g) baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) full-fat buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp (42g) honey
  • 1 tbsp (14g) unsalted butter

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place a 10 inch cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  3. Melt 1 tbsp of butter in the skillet until it's bubbling and shimmering, then take the pan off the heat. Note: This creates the fried crust.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  5. In a separate container, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and honey until smooth.
  6. Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients using a spatula.
  7. Stir until just combined, making sure there are no dry flour streaks left. Note: Over mixing makes the bread tough.
  8. Pour your Sweet Kentucky Cornbread batter into the hot skillet and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges pull away from the pan and the top is a deep golden mahogany.