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Cornbread

Cornbread is not only a classic addition to your race day menu, but it is also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perhaps one of the most popular dishes from the South, cornbread pairs perfectly with fresh butter. Try drizzling hot honey on this cornbread recipe for a spicy and sweet twist on a Kentucky tradition! 

Ingredients (for 12 servings):

  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • Fresh butter, for serving

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and eggs until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and add the melted butter. Stir until just combined, and be careful not to overmix. A few lumps are okay.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 min. or until the cornbread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Remove the cornbread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 min.
  8. Cut the cornbread into 12 squares and serve warm with fresh butter.

Elevate this traditional cornbread recipe with a homemade hot honey sauce. Find the recipe on the next slide!


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