Ingredients
Gathering the right ingredients is the first step to culinary success. Here’s what you’ll need to create these delicious poppers:
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup butter (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon honey (for glaze)
Feel free to substitute the buttermilk with a mixture of milk and a tablespoon of vinegar if you’re in a pinch. The honey can be swapped for maple syrup for a slightly different yet equally delicious flavor profile.
Instructions
Cooking should never be a chore, but an expression of creativity and care. Here’s how you can bring these poppers to life:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Grease a mini muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, melted butter, and eggs. Mix until well blended.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fill each muffin cup about three-quarters full with the batter.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the poppers are baking, prepare the honey butter glaze by melting 1/4 cup of butter and mixing it with 1 tablespoon of honey.
- Once the poppers are done, brush the honey butter glaze over the top while they are still warm.
- Let them cool slightly before serving, allowing the glaze to soak into the cornbread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International