Description
Nestled in Southern comfort, honey butter cornbread poppers deliver a delightful bite-sized explosion of flavor and warmth. Crisp exterior, tender center, and sweet honey butter glaze make these irresistible morsels perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Sweeteners:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey (for poppers)
- 2 tablespoons honey (for glaze)
Dry Seasonings and Leavening:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Honey Butter Glaze Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Craft the foundational cornbread mixture by blending dry ingredients in a medium mixing vessel, ensuring an even distribution of cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Create a silky liquid base in a separate container by whisking buttermilk, melted butter, egg, and honey until the consistency becomes uniform and glossy.
- Delicately merge the wet and dry components, stirring with minimal agitation to maintain a light, airy texture without overmixing.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a mini muffin tin with a light coating of cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Carefully distribute the cornbread batter into each muffin cavity, filling approximately three-quarters of each compartment to allow room for rising.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, monitoring until the edges transform into a golden-brown hue and a toothpick emerges clean when inserted.
- While the poppers are baking, rapidly whisk together melted butter and honey to create a luxurious glaze with a glossy, rich appearance.
- Once baked, allow the cornbread poppers to rest for a brief 5-minute cooling period.
- Brush each warm popper generously with the honey butter glaze, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Serve immediately to capture the optimal temperature and texture, presenting a quintessential Southern-style culinary delight.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by reducing honey for a less sweet version or using alternative sweeteners like maple syrup or agave for different flavor profiles.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature to help create a smoother, more consistent batter and prevent overmixing.
- Customize the cornbread poppers by adding jalapeños, crumbled bacon, or shredded cheese to the batter for extra flavor and texture variations.
- Use a light hand when mixing to keep the poppers tender and prevent a dense, tough texture that can happen with overmixing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern (American)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg