Cast-iron pan Honey Cornbread

After suffering through many dry tasteless cornbread recipes I have found a keeper! A cast-iron pan helps create a nice brown crust on the cornbread.

Ingredients:

1 cup yellow cornmeal (I like coarse cornmeal)

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup whole milk

2 large eggs

1/2 stick butter (4 Tablespoons or 2 oz), melted plus 2 tablespoons for pan

1/4 cup honey

12-inch cast iron pan

Directions

1. Put 12-inch cast iron pan in oven.

2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

3. Put 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter in cast-iron pan and melt in oven.

4. Mix the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a medium sized mixing bowl. 

5. Add whole milk, eggs, butter, and honey. Stir until just mixed.

6. Add cornbread batter and smooth evenly in pan.

7. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden.

8. Allow to cool slightly. Cut and serve warm for best results.

Serves 6-8 people