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Brown Butter Cornbread
5 from 6 votes

Brown Butter Cornbread

Crafted with ease and taste in mind, this recipe is a great choice.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Course: Bread

Ingredients

  • 7 tbsp butter unsalted
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal fine
  • 1 cup flour
  • 4 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • 2 egg room temperature
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • honey for serving
  • butter for serving

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Place the butter in the cast iron skillet and place it into the preheated oven to melt and brown for about 10 minutes, making sure to stir occasionally and not let it burn.
  3. Remove from the oven and pour all of the butter except 1 tablespoon into a glass; set aside.
  4. Combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a bowl; mix well.
  5. In another large bowl, whisk the eggs, sour cream, and buttermilk together until well combined.
  6. Slowly drizzle the browned butter in the buttermilk mixture while whisking constantly, until well combined.
  7. Slowly add the flour mixture to the buttermilk mixture until well incorporated.
  8. Swirl the remaining butter in the cast iron skillet making sure to evenly coat the bottom.
  9. Pour the batter into the cast iron skillet and smooth the top lightly with a spoon.
  10. Place into the oven and bake for 20-23 minutes, or until a wooden tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the cornbread cool for 10 minutes then slice and serve with butter and honey. Enjoy.