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Cornbread Muffins Recipe

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These classic Cornbread Muffins are moist, tender, and slightly sweet with a delightful cornmeal texture. Perfectly golden and baked to fluffy perfection, they make a wonderful side for any meal or a delicious snack when served warm with honey butter.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 10 standard muffins

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Yellow Cornmeal
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 1/3 cup Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Honey
  • 4 Tablespoons Butter (melted)
  • 1/4 cup Canola Oil (or vegetable, avocado, olive, etc.)
  • 1 cup Milk (whole, 2%, or buttermilk)
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 large Egg Yolk

For Serving

  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter (softened)
  • 1/4 cup Honey

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or spray a regular-sized muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray to prepare it for baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, honey, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the melted butter, canola oil, milk, egg, and egg yolk. Mix gently until the batter is smooth and just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender and light.
  4. Let Batter Rest: Allow the batter to rest for 5 to 10 minutes. This gives the cornmeal time to absorb the liquids and soften, improving the texture of your muffins.
  5. Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full to leave room for rising.
  6. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 17 to 20 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin – it should come out clean. For mini muffins, bake 10 to 12 minutes.
  7. Cool and Serve: Let the muffins cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before removing. Serve warm, optionally brushed with melted butter for extra moisture and flavor. Enjoy with softened salted butter and honey or homemade honey butter for a delightful touch.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cornbread tender and moist.
  • Letting the batter rest helps the cornmeal absorb moisture creating a better texture.
  • If using mini muffin tins, reduce baking time to prevent drying out.
  • Brushing with melted butter after baking enhances flavor and moisture.
  • Use buttermilk instead of regular milk for a tangier flavor and softer crumb.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Bread & Muffins
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/cornbread-muffins-recipe/