Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 F. Grease a 8 inch square cake pan or a round cast iron skillet. If using a cast iron skillet- Make sure it is greased super well.

Step 2

Place the cast iron skillet in the oven while it’s pre-heating.

Step 3

Whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together in a large bowl. Set aside.

Step 4

In another bowl, whisk the melted butter, sugar, and honey together until completely smooth and combined.

Step 5

Whisk the egg until combined.

Step 6

Add the buttermilk or whole milk.

Step 7

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until well combined. Do not over-mix.

Step 8

Before spooning the batter into your cast iron pan- take it out of the preheated oven and add 2 tablespoons butter. Let it melt before spooning batter into hot cast iron pan or prepared baking dish. If you’re using a regular 8 x 8 you do not need to preheat the pan or add butter. Just make sure it is well greased.

Step 9

Bake for about 16-25 minutes or until golden brown on top, and the center is cooked through depending on your oven. Check the cornbread at 15 minutes-if it is browning too fast cover loosely with aluminum foil.  The edges should be crisp. Use a toothpick and insert to test if the center is cooked through.- if the toothpick comes out clean the cornbread is done.

Step 10

Let cool slightly before serving.

Step 11

This can be served with butter, honey or jam.