Description
A moist and flavorful cornbread with a spicy kick from jalapeños, balanced by a sweet and tangy lime honey drizzle.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, melted butter, and egg. Pour into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in chopped jalapeños. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cornbread bakes, combine honey, lime juice, and lime zest in a small bowl.
- Drizzle lime honey over warm cornbread before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.