Honey Butter Skillet Cornbread

Made with Piney Woods Pure East Texas Honey

"Golden, buttery, and baked in a cast iron skillet. Finished with a generous drizzle of East Texas honey, this cornbread is the perfect companion to chili, barbecue, beans, or simply enjoyed warm with a cup of coffee."

🏡 From Our Kitchen

Around here in East Texas, cornbread isn't just a side dish—it's part of the meal. Whether we're serving a pot of pinto beans after a long day or firing up the smoker for family and friends, there's usually a hot cast iron skillet sitting on the table.

Our favorite way to enjoy it is simple: split a warm slice open, add a little butter, and drizzle it with Piney Woods Honey while it's still steaming. The honey melts into every bite, adding just the right touch of sweetness without overpowering that classic cornbread flavor.

It's simple food, made to be shared.

🍴 Recipe Details

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy

🛒 Ingredients

Cornbread

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup granulated sugar (optional if you like sweeter cornbread)
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons Piney Woods Pure Honey

Honey Butter

• 4 tablespoons softened butter
• 2 tablespoons Piney Woods Pure Honey
• Pinch of sea salt

🍳 Instructions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F.

Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet inside while the oven heats.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together:

• Cornmeal
• Flour
• Sugar
• Baking powder
• Salt

Step 3

In another bowl combine:

• Milk
• Eggs
• Melted butter
• Honey

Mix until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.

Don't overmix.

Step 5

Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven.

Add about 1 tablespoon butter and swirl to coat the pan.

Pour in the batter.

Step 6

Bake for 22–25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

Step 7

While it bakes, stir together:

• Butter
• Honey
• Sea salt

until smooth.

Step 8

Brush the warm cornbread generously with the honey butter as soon as it comes out of the oven.

Serve warm with another drizzle of Piney Woods Honey.

🍯 Piney Woods Tip

For an authentic East Texas touch, serve this cornbread alongside smoked brisket, barbecue chicken, or a bowl of slow-cooked pinto beans.