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5 from 1 vote

Buttermilk Cornbread Muffins

Buttermilk Cornbread Muffins with a touch of honey, a quick and easy recipe that works every single time. The muffins are sweet and moist, and they can be enjoyed as a breakfast on the go or a snack for the whole family. It's a failproof recipe that can be enjoyed throughout the year, especially during the Fall season.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 11 muffins
Calories: 262kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plain flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal (or polenta flour)
  • 125 g salted butter ( ½ cup)
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup honey

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit)
  • Melt the butter and allow it to cool slightly.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the butter and the sugar, and use a hand mixer to beat them together for 1 minute.
  • Add the eggs one by one, beating well after each addition.
  • Pour in the buttermilk, sift in the flour, add honey, the bicarb of soda and cornmeal, and use a spatula to bring everything together into a batter.
  • Line a muffin tin with paper cases, and divide the batter evenly - I ended up with 11 muffins.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until golden, and a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean.

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Notes

  • I find that using both honey and sugar adds enough sweetness, without it being overpowering. And while I suggested swapping the sugar for honey for a healthier touch, the same goes if you want sweeter muffins - you can use only refined sugar, and increase the amount to 2 thirds of a cup.
  • Buttermilk can be replaced with yogurt or milk - although I suggest using full fat milk for better results, and a creamier texture, skimmed milk doesn't bring as great results.
  • The muffins stay moist for a few good days, and using bicarb of soda helps achieve that fluffiness, so not to be skipped. Other than that, it's such a simple recipe to make! 

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 363IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg