Southern Honey Cornbread Bites (Printable Recipe)

Golden, sweet-savory mini cornbread with honey butter glaze. Perfect for any meal or festive gathering.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup yellow corn flour
02 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1 tablespoon sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 1 cup buttermilk
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter

→ Optional Add-ins

10 - 1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

→ Honey Butter Glaze

12 - 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
13 - 2 tablespoons honey
14 - Pinch of flaked sea salt

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Generously grease a mini-muffin pan with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together corn flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until fully incorporated. Ensure butter is not too hot.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Fold gently until just combined. Stir in corn kernels if using.
05 - Spoon batter evenly into the muffin tin, filling each cup nearly to the top.
06 - Bake for 12–15 minutes or until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
07 - Melt butter and stir in honey and sea salt until smooth and glossy.
08 - Brush warm bites with honey butter and sprinkle with chopped chives. Cool slightly before serving.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Batter can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated; allow to rest at room temperature before baking.
02 - To freeze, store baked bites without glaze and reheat before serving with honey butter.
03 - Add jalapeños, bacon, or herbs for customized flavors.

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