Quick Skillet Cornbread Honey (Printable)

Golden skillet cornbread enhanced with a luscious honey butter glaze for a flavorful finish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup yellow cornmeal
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 1 cup whole milk or buttermilk
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, plus more for skillet

→ Honey Butter Glaze

10 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
11 - 2 tablespoons honey

# How to Make It:

01 - Set oven to 400°F and place a 10-inch oven-safe skillet inside to heat.
02 - Whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
04 - Make a well in dry ingredients; pour wet mixture in and fold gently until just combined.
05 - Remove hot skillet from oven, add a small knob of butter, and swirl to coat.
06 - Pour batter into skillet and smooth the surface evenly.
07 - Bake 18–20 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
08 - Melt butter and honey together in a small saucepan or microwave while cornbread bakes.
09 - Brush the honey butter glaze over the top immediately after baking.
10 - Allow to cool slightly before slicing; serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for last-minute dinners or unexpected guests.
  • The honey butter glaze adds a sweet, glossy finish that turns simple cornbread into something crave-worthy.
  • The texture is tender inside with crispy, buttery edges that only a hot cast iron skillet can deliver.
02 -
  • The skillet must be preheated in the oven—skipping this step means no crispy crust, and that's half the magic.
  • Don't overmix the batter or the cornbread will turn out dense and heavy instead of light and tender.
  • Brush the glaze on while the cornbread is still hot so it soaks in and creates a sweet, buttery finish.
03 -
  • Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet for the best crust and even heat distribution.
  • Let the batter rest for a minute or two while the skillet heats—it gives the leavening agents time to activate.
  • Double the honey butter glaze and serve extra on the side for those who like it sweet.
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