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Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread Recipe

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  • Author: lina
  • Total Time: 40-45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread is a moist and flavorful baked good combining the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with the comforting texture of classic cornbread. Enhanced with honey and butter, this recipe offers a delightful twist perfect for a breakfast treat or a side dish at any meal.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal (Can substitute with white cornmeal)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (Can substitute with gluten-free flour)
  • 1/4 cup sugar (Adjust to taste)
  • 1 tbsp baking powder (For leavening)
  • 1/2 tsp salt (Enhances flavor)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 medium sweet potato (Roasted and mashed)
  • 1/2 cup melted butter (For the batter and topping)
  • 1/4 cup honey (Plus extra for topping)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk (Whole or any dairy/milk alternative)

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking the cornbread.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir these until they are evenly distributed.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter, honey, eggs, milk, and the roasted, mashed sweet potato until smooth.
  4. Combine mixtures: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients and stir just until combined. The batter should remain slightly lumpy; overmixing can lead to dense cornbread.
  5. Prepare baking vessel: Grease a cast-iron skillet or baking dish to prevent sticking and for even baking.
  6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared skillet or dish and place it in the oven. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Finish with honey butter: As soon as the cornbread is out of the oven and still warm, brush the top generously with honey butter to add shine, flavor, and moisture.

Notes

  • Use roasted sweet potato for natural sweetness and moisture.
  • You can substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour to make the recipe gluten-free.
  • Adjust sugar according to your preferred sweetness level.
  • Brush the cornbread with honey butter right after baking for best absorption.
  • Using a cast-iron skillet helps achieve a crispy crust but a baking dish works just as well.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Honey butter cornbread, sweet potato cornbread, baked cornbread recipe, sweet cornmeal bread, easy cornbread

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