Description
Honey-drizzled Southern honey butter cornbread poppers deliver a mouthwatering explosion of comfort and flavor. Crispy golden bites combine sweet and savory notes, inviting you to savor a classic Southern treat that melts deliciously in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 375°F (190°C) and thoroughly coating a mini muffin tin with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Create a dry ingredient foundation by combining cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of leavening agents.
- In a separate vessel, whisk together melted butter, honey, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract until the liquid mixture appears smooth and well-integrated.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring with minimal agitation to maintain a light texture and prevent overmixing, which can result in dense cornbread.
- Carefully distribute the batter into the prepared mini muffin cavities, filling each compartment approximately three-quarters full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 11-13 minutes, monitoring the poppers until they develop a golden-brown exterior and a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
- Remove the cornbread poppers from the oven and allow them to cool slightly in the tin before transferring to a wire rack, ensuring they maintain their delicate, tender structure.
Notes
- Use high-quality buttermilk for extra tangy and rich flavor that elevates the cornbread’s taste profile.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough, dense poppers; stop stirring once ingredients are just combined for tender texture.
- Experiment with additional mix-ins like crispy bacon bits, chopped jalapeños, or sharp cheddar cheese to customize the cornbread poppers for different taste preferences.
- Store leftover poppers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze for longer preservation and quick reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg