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Brown Butter and Thyme Corn Bread

Ready in 55 minutes
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 40 minutes
8
SERVINGS
METRIC
IMPERIAL

  • 125 ml honey, divided
  • 125 ml 14% sour cream
  • 2 eggs
  • 250 ml milk
  • 30 ml chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 175 ml unsalted butter
  • 325 ml cornmeal
  • 250 ml all-purpose flour
  • 2 ml baking soda
  • fresh thyme sprigs (optional)
Classic cornbread with the addition of fresh thyme. Served with honey sour cream for a different kind of appetizer or as the perfect side to a bowl of soup, stew or chili!

Instructions

In a small bowl, stir together ¼ cup (60 mL) honey and sour cream. Cover and refrigerate.

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray and line two, 6 x 3 x 2-inch (15 x 8 x 5 cm) metal loaf pans with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, whisk remaining honey, eggs, milk and thyme until combined.

In a small skillet, melt ½ cup (125 mL) butter over medium-high heat. Continuously swirl gently in pan until foamy and golden brown, about 4 minutes. Whisk slowly into egg mixture until fully combined. Stir in cornmeal, flour and baking soda; mix until combined.

Pour into prepared loaf pans. Bake for 25 minutes. Reduce heat to 325°F (160°C) and bake for 15 minutes or until toothpick stick inserted comes out clean. Cool pans on wire rack. Remove from pans; place on serving plate.

In same skillet, melt remaining butter over medium-high heat. Continuously swirl gently in pan until foamy and golden brown, about 4 minutes. Spoon over each loaf. Garnish with fresh thyme sprig. Serve warm with prepared sour cream mixture.

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Nutritional Facts
  • Amount Per Serving
    410 Calories
  • Fat
    22 g
  • Sodium
    120 mg
  • Carbohydrates
    49 g
  • Fibre
    4 g
  • Protein
    6 g

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