Save Golden, tender muffins with a sweet honey-butter flavor perfect as a snack or a side for chili and stews.
I enjoy making these muffins because they remind me of cozy family dinners and are always a hit.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (130 g) yellow cornmeal: Dry ingredient
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour: Dry ingredient
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar: Dry ingredient
- 1 tbsp baking powder: Dry ingredient
- 1/2 tsp baking soda: Dry ingredient
- 1/2 tsp fine salt: Dry ingredient
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk: Wet ingredient
- 2 large eggs: Wet ingredient
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey: Wet ingredient
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly: Wet ingredient
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well
- Combine dry ingredients:
- In a large bowl whisk together cornmeal flour sugar baking powder baking soda and salt
- Combine wet ingredients:
- In another bowl whisk together milk eggs honey and melted butter until smooth
- Mix batter:
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients Stir gently until just combined do not overmix
- Fill muffin cups:
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups (about 3/4 full each)
- Bake:
- Bake for 16–18 minutes or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean
- Cool and serve:
- Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack Serve warm with extra honey butter if desired
Save These muffins bring the family together especially during chilly evenings with chili and BBQ.
Required Tools
12-cup muffin tin Mixing bowls Whisk Measuring cups and spoons Wire rack
Nutritional Information
Calories 195 Total Fat 7 g Carbohydrates 30 g Protein 3 g per muffin
Allergen Information
Contains gluten (wheat) eggs and dairy (milk butter) Check all ingredient labels for potential cross-contamination if allergies are a concern
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Enjoy these muffins fresh out of the oven for the best flavor and texture.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What gives the muffins their sweet flavor?
The combination of honey and granulated sugar imparts a natural sweetness balanced by the buttery richness.
- → Can I use buttermilk instead of whole milk?
Yes, substituting buttermilk adds a tangy depth and enhances the texture of the muffins.
- → How do I know when the muffins are done baking?
The tops should be golden and a toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
- → Are there options to add some texture or spice?
Yes, try mixing in corn kernels for texture or diced jalapeños for a subtle heat boost.
- → What tools are essential for making these muffins?
A 12-cup muffin tin, mixing bowls, whisk, measuring cups/spoons, and a wire rack for cooling are needed.
- → Can these muffins be served cold or only warm?
While best enjoyed warm for softness and flavor, they can be eaten cold or reheated as desired.