Description
Southern comfort meets rustic charm in this sweet potato cornbread with maple honey butter, blending hearty flavors and kitchen warmth. Golden crumbs melt with rich, creamy butter, inviting you to savor each delectable bite of homestyle goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
- ½ cup melted butter
Sweeteners and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Maple Honey Butter:
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup softened butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 375F (190C), creating an optimal baking temperature for the cornbread.
- Craft the dry foundation by whisking yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring uniform distribution of powdery components.
- Create a moisture-rich blend by thoroughly integrating mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, melted butter, and buttermilk in a separate container, beating until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Delicately merge the dry and wet compositions, folding gently to prevent overworking the batter, which could compromise the cornbread’s delicate texture.
- Carefully transfer the batter into a well-greased baking dish, spreading evenly to ensure consistent cooking and golden-brown surface development.
- Position the cornbread in the preheated oven, allowing it to transform for 25-30 minutes until a golden crust forms and a probing toothpick emerges pristine.
- Simultaneously craft the luxurious maple honey butter by blending softened butter with honey and maple syrup, whipping until a creamy, glossy spread emerges.
- Extract the cornbread from the oven, permitting a brief cooling interlude before slicing and adorning with the decadent maple honey butter.
Notes
- Boost your cornbread game by adding mashed sweet potatoes for extra moisture and subtle sweetness.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better texture.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients separately before combining to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender crumb.
- Let the cornbread cool slightly before slicing to help it set and prevent crumbling.
- Maple honey butter elevates this classic side dish with a luxurious, rich finish.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze for longer preservation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg