Sweet Potato Honey Cornbread

Sweet Potato Honey Cornbread

  • Serves: 6
  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Total time: 50 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup liquid honey
  • 1 cup whole milk
Directions
  1. Preheat grill over medium-high heat. 
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir in the mashed sweet potatoes, mixing well.  
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, butter and honey until smooth. Whisk in the milk. Pour milk mixture into dry mixture, stirring to mix well.  
  4. Pour batter into a greased cast iron skillet; set skillet on preheated grill. Close lid and cook until cornbread is golden, and a toothpick inserted into centre comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes.  
  5. Transfer cornbread in pan to a cooling rack; let stand at least 10 minutes before cutting into slices or pieces.  

Tip: Serve warm with Honey Butter, if desired. To make, whip or beat equal parts softened unsalted butter and liquid honey until smooth.

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