Corn Bread with Honey

prep time:: 20 min
total time:: 45 min

Makes 12 good-sized slices

In the early days of the United States, these were often called journey cakes because they traveled well and provided good nourishment. For the portable form, however, the honey should be omitted.

ingredients

1 1/2 cups cornmeal
1/2 cup flour
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
Dash of cinnamon (optional)

directions

1
Preheat the oven to 425 F.
2
Combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium-sized bowl.
3
In a small bowl, beat the buttermilk, oil, and eggs.
4
Add the buttermilk mixture to the dry ingredients; mix thoroughly.
5
Pour the batter into a greased 8x8x2-inch baking dish.
6
Bake for 25 minutes.
7
While the cornbread bakes, blend the butter, honey, and cinnamon. Baste the top of the bread with the butter mixture during the final 5 minutes of baking.
8
Serve hot or cold.