Toasted Cornmeal Cornbread

Ingredients

• 2 cups coarse yellow cornmeal
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 2/3 cup honey, warmed
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F

2. 2

   Oil a 9-by-13-inch metal baking pan.

3. 3

   In a medium skillet, toast the cornmeal over moderately high heat, stirring constantly, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Transfer to a large bowl and whisk in the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, whisk the milk with the honey and eggs.

6. 6

   Add the liquid to the dry ingredients and whisk until moistened.

7. 7

   Add the butter and whisk until smooth.

8. 8

   Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

9. 9

   Let the corn bread cool on a rack for 15 minutes.

10. 10

    Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.