Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 1 cup Yellow cornmeal 🌽
- 2 tbsp Honey (for the batter and the glaze!) 🍯
- 1 cup All-purpose flour 🌾
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, melted 🧈
- 1 cup Buttermilk 🥛
- 1 Large egg 🥚
- 1 tsp Baking powder & 1/2 tsp Baking soda ✨
- Pinch of salt 🧂
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a mini-muffin tin or a popper pan so your bites slide right out. 📝🔥
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 🌽🌾
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the melted butter, buttermilk, egg, and 2 tablespoons of honey until smooth. 🥣🍯
- Combine: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined—don’t overmix if you want them fluffy! 🌪️🚫
- Bake: Fill each mini-muffin slot about 3/4 full. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean and the edges are golden brown. ⏲️🎯
- The Honey Butter Glaze: While they’re still warm, whisk together extra melted butter and honey. Brush it generously over each popper for that signature sweet shine! 🍯🧈✨
- Serve: Enjoy them warm for the best experience! 🍽️😋
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The “Popper” Shape: If you don’t have a mini-muffin tin, you can use a regular muffin tin, but the “popper” size is what makes these so fun to eat! 🎈
- Add Some Heat: Stir in a few finely diced jalapeños to the batter if you love that sweet and spicy combination! 🌶️🍯
