Step 2

Make honey butter: Use a fork to smash and stir together butter, honey, and salt in a bowl until well combined. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

Step 3

Make cornbread: Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease a 10-inch cast-iron skillet or 8-inch square baking dish. Whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. In a second bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and butter. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Transfer batter to prepared pan.

Step 4

Bake until top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15 to 17 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Serve warm with honey butter alongside.