Cornbread Muffins Recipe
Cornbread Muffins made from a combination of yellow cornmeal and all-purpose flour offer a tender crumb with a slightly sweet flavor balanced by a touch of salt. These muffins include baking powder for rise, and honey adds natural sweetness and moisture alongside granulated sugar and butter. The resulting texture is moist but crumbly, ideal for serving warm with honey or butter. Measuring ingredients accurately ensures consistent muffin quality, making these cornbread muffins suitable for breakfast, snacks, or as a side to meals.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups cornmeal 190g, yellow
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (66g)
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ cup milk 180mL, whole
- ½ cup butter melted and cooled slightly (113g, unsalted
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°. Lightly spray a 12-well muffin pan with cooking spray or lightly coat with softened butter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, eggs, and honey. Create a well in the center of the cornmeal mixture and add the milk mixture. Stir until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly in the prepared muffin pan (about 1/4-cup per well).
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Serve warm with honey.
Notes
- Measure dry ingredients by weight for consistent moisture and texture in your cornbread muffins.
- To prevent honey sticking when measuring, lightly coat your measuring spoon with non-stick spray.
- Check cornmeal freshness regularly, storing dry grains properly and labeling with the open date to avoid rancidity.
- If needed, bring eggs to room temperature quickly by placing them in warm water for 5 minutes before baking.
- Use paper muffin liners instead of greasing the pan if preferred; this reduces cleanup.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 222kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 231mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 96mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 284IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.