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    Home » Recipes » Breads » Easy Gluten-Free Cornbread with Honey Butter

    Easy Gluten-Free Cornbread with Honey Butter

    Published: Nov 4, 2019 · Modified: Sep 8, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads.

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    Tender and tasty, this gluten-free cornbread is easy to make and the perfect side to a soup or salad! Spread on some honey butter for extra deliciousness!

    A piece of yellow cornbread with butter and a bite taken out of it, sitting on a plate with salad and a fork

    Are you looking for a bread option to go with your next meal?

    Something that is a bit more exciting than just regular rolls, but that's also easy to make?

    And it has to be gluten-free?

    Then take a gander at this gluten-free cornbread recipe!

    The first cornbread I remember ever eating (and actually enjoying) was made from a Trader Joe's mix. It was easy to make and really good, and while I haven't had it in several years, it's what I kept thinking about when I was working on this recipe!

    This cornbread literally comes together by first combining all the dry ingredients in one bowl, and all the wet in another. Beat all the wet ingredients together, then add all the dry. Give it a big of a mix and pour it into a pan to bake.

    Collage of 4 images: cornmeal and dry ingredients in a bowl with a whisk, a bowl containing white liquid, 2 eggs, brown honey, and white yogurt, a bowl containing a light yellow liquid and a whisk, a whisk mixing dry and wet ingredients in a bowl

    How much easier can it be?

    All it takes is 25 minutes in the oven and it is ready to devour!

    And while the cornbread is tasty as it is, you can add more of a WOW to every bite by spreading on some honey butter!

    Sure, you could use plain butter, but with cornbread, it just seems like honey butter is just the way to go! It's also a breeze to make, so there's no excuse not to have it on hand.

    This cornbread is the perfect companion to a soup like my Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup, or to a salad like my Spring Balsamic Avocado Feta Salad. It's also a great side to an entree like my Dry Brined Roast Chicken!

    Close-up of a hand holding a square piece of cornbread with butter on top

    This cornbread is soft and tender and has just the right amount of cornmeal flavor with a touch of sweetness. It is a great recipe to include in your holiday meal planning if you have guests who are on a gluten-free diet, but it will also be a hit with those who aren't!

    ~ Lisa.

    Easy Gluten-Free Cornbread With Honey Butter

    Tender and tasty, this gluten-free cornbread is easy to make and the perfect side to a soup or salad! Spread on some honey butter for extra deliciousness!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Makes: 16 squares

    Ingredients

    Wet Ingredients:

    • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
    • ½ cup whole milk
    • ⅓ cup light olive oil
    • 4 tbs honey
    • 2 eggs

    Dry Ingredients:

    • ¾ cup cornmeal, medium grind (See Note 1 below)
    • 40 g brown rice flour
    • 40 g tapioca starch
    • 2 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda

    Honey Butter:

    • ½ cup butter, room temperature
    • ¼ cup honey
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Equipment

    • 8x8 Baking Pan
    • Parchment Paper
    • Stainless Steel Wire Whisks

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven 350 deg F (180C).
    • Mix butter, honey, and vanilla extract together in a small bowl. Set aside.
    • Whisk together dry ingredients in a bowl; set aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all wet ingredients until well combined.
    • Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix with a whisk or spatula until just combined.
    • Pour batter into a parchment-lined 8x8 baking pan.
    • Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.
    • Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before slicing and serving with honey butter.

    Notes

    1. Use a medium grind cornmeal like Bob's Red Mill (not sponsored). Masa flour or a finer cornmeal doesn't provide the right corn flavor or texture for the cornbread.
    2. Do not over-beat the cornbread batter after mixing the dry with the wet.
    3. Honey Butter adds on another 67 calories per serving.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1square | Calories: 110kcal
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    1. Emily

      September 24, 2022 at 8:26 am

      Have you made it with any replacements for the dairy products? I’m looking for a recipe to make that’s gluten free and dairy free.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        September 24, 2022 at 10:50 am

        Hi Emily! Besides the honey butter, the only dairy in the recipe is the whole milk and you should be able to substitute that with a dairy-free milk, nut milk, or water. As for the honey butter, however, I do not know enough about dairy-free butter/dairy substitutes for making spreads. I hope that helps.

        Reply
    2. Sabrina

      November 19, 2019 at 12:56 am

      I am always on the lookout for gf recipes for my dad and this one is perfect with our gf chili. Great recipe, thanks!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        November 20, 2019 at 10:52 am

        Chili and cornbread is a perfect combination!

        Reply
    3. Kelly Neil

      November 13, 2019 at 8:12 pm

      5 stars
      Oh man this cornbread looks so moist and that honey butter looks simply luscious! Pinned and saved!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        November 14, 2019 at 11:36 am

        Thanks, Kelly!

        Reply
    4. Elaine

      November 13, 2019 at 3:19 am

      5 stars
      Delicious!! Love that combination of brown rice and tapioca--it works! Pinned! This is a keeper recipe!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        November 14, 2019 at 11:37 am

        Thanks, Elaine! And yes, the basic combination of brown rice flour and tapioca always seems like a good foundation for gluten-free baked goods!

        Reply

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