Classic cornbread recipe with a step-by-step guide

Classic cornbread recipe

 Certainly! Here's a classic cornbread recipe with a step-by-step guide:

### Ingredients:

- 1 cup cornmeal

- 1 cup all-purpose flour

- 1 tablespoon baking powder

- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 1 cup buttermilk

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

- 1/4 cup honey (adjust to taste)

- 2 large eggs

### Instructions:

#### Preheat Oven:

1. **Preheat the Oven:**

   - Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan or a similar-sized skillet.

#### Mix Dry Ingredients:

2. **Combine Dry Ingredients:**

   - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Classic cornbread recipe

#### Mix Wet Ingredients:

3. **Mix Wet Ingredients:**

   - In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, melted butter, honey, and eggs until well combined.

#### Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

4. **Combine Mixtures:**

   - Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.

#### Bake:

5. **Transfer to Pan:**

   - Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan or skillet.

6. **Smooth the Top:**

   - Smooth the top of the batter with a spatula.

7. **Bake in the Oven:**

   - Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

#### Optional Honey Butter:

8. **Prepare Honey Butter (Optional):**

   - While the cornbread is baking, you can prepare a simple honey butter by mixing softened butter with honey to taste.

#### Serve:

9. **Cool and Serve:**

   - Allow the cornbread to cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm with honey butter if desired.

Enjoy your homemade cornbread as a delicious side to chili, soups, or as a standalone treat! Adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of honey according to your preference.