A warm golden brown bread loaf studded with the richness of lightly toasted Cremini mushrooms. A generous slab of honey butter is melting on top, seeping into the crevices of the bread, all plated on a rustic wooden cutting board with fresh thyme sprigs and a scattering of honey drops.

Cremini Mushroom Cornbread With Whipped Honey Butter

Name: Cremini Mushroom Cornbread With Whipped Honey Butter
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: Cremini mushrooms, 1.5 cups cleaned and finely chopped; yellow cornmeal, 1 cup; all-purpose flour, 1 cup; baking powder, 1 tablespoon; salt, 1/2 teaspoon; whole milk, 1 cup; large eggs, 2; honey, 1/4 cup; unsalted butter, 1/4 cup melted; olive oil, 3 tablespoons; whipped honey butter,; unsalted butter, 1/2 cup room temperature; honey, 1/4 cup; salt, pinch

Category Brunch

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style Southern American

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: June 20, 2024

Today we bring to you an unexpected twist on a classic southern American dish. By combining the earthy flavors of Cremini mushrooms with some mouthwatering elements of the southern cuisine, we've crafted a bread that will sing to your tastebuds this warm, clear day.

Ingredients (for 4)

Cremini mushrooms - 1.5 cups - cleaned and finely chopped
Yellow cornmeal - 1 cup
All-purpose flour - 1 cup
Baking powder - 1 tablespoon
Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
Whole milk - 1 cup
Large eggs - 2
Honey - 1/4 cup
Unsalted butter - 1/4 cup - melted
Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
Whipped honey butter -
Unsalted butter - 1/2 cup - room temperature
Honey - 1/4 cup
Salt - pinch

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌡️🔥⏲️

Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Step 2 - 🍳🌰🔥

In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped mushrooms and cook until they turn golden brown.
Step 3 - 🍚🥣🥄

In a large bowl, mix together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 4 - 🥛🥚🍯🥄

In a separate bowl, combine milk, eggs, honey, and cooled melted butter.
Step 5 - 🥣🥛☑️

Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir them together.
Step 6 - 🥣🍄🔄

Fold the toasted mushrooms into the batter, ensuring they're distributed equally throughout.
Step 7 - 🥣👉🍛

Pour the mixture into a greased 9x9 baking dish.
Step 8 - ⏲️🔥⏭️

Put the baking dish into the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.
Step 9 - 🍯🧈🥣

While the bread is baking, combine the room temperature butter, honey, and a pinch of salt in a separate bowl. Beat the mixture until it is light and fluffy.
Step 10 - 🍞⏲️❄️

Once your bread is done, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool before you cut it into squares.
Step 11 - 🍞💛🍴

Serve the bread warm, with a generous spread of the whipped honey butter.

Additional

For a vegan version, try swapping out the dairy milk for a plant-based variety and use a vegan butter substitute. Have your kids help mix the dry and wet ingredients and fold in the mushrooms. This bread pairs well with a hearty soup or as a side to your favorite BBQ dishes.