- Fine cornmeal: 1 cup (120g)
- AP flour 1 cup (125g)
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- (Optional) Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/8 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled: 1/2 cup (113g)
- Sugar (brown or light): 1/3 cup (67g)
- Honey: 2 Tablespoons
- 1 large egg
- Buttermilk: 1 cup (240ml)
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch square baking pan. Set aside.
- Whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl.
- Set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk the melted butter, brown sugar, and honey
together until completely smooth and thick.
- Whisk in the egg until combined. Finally, whisk in the buttermilk.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until combined. Avoid over-mixing.
- Pour batter into prepared baking pan.
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200c/400f° preheated 20 minutes.
- Use a toothpick to test. Edges should be crispy.
- Allow to slightly cool before slicing and serving.