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Crispy Homemade Cornbread Biscuits with Butter Swim

These buttery, golden biscuits combine the best of cornbread and flaky biscuits for a deliciously crispy homemade treat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Biscuits, Cornbread, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 can (15.25 oz) corn kernels, drained
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour about 6.6 oz
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal about 6.4 oz
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted about 6 oz

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Have an 8x8-inch baking dish ready.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the honey, drained corn, milk, sugar, and eggs until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
  4. Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix or the biscuits will be dense.
  5. Pour the melted butter into the prepared baking dish. Spoon the batter directly over the butter, then use a spatula to spread it evenly to the edges.
  6. Score the unbaked batter into 9 equal squares (a 3x3 grid) with a knife.
  7. Bake for 28 to 33 minutes, until the top is golden brown. If the edges brown too quickly, tent them loosely with foil.
  8. Let the biscuits rest in the dish for 10 minutes so the butter absorbs into the crumb.
  9. Serve warm, drizzled with extra honey or slathered with additional butter.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 380mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18g

Notes

For extra crunch, use stone-ground cornmeal. You can substitute the canned corn with 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen (thawed) corn. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days; reheat in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes. To make ahead, prepare the batter and refrigerate for up to 4 hours before baking. Avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits tender. Serve with honey butter or a drizzle of California olive oil for a savory twist.

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