Ina Garten Brown Butter Corn Bread Recipe
The Ina Garten Brown Butter Corn Bread Recipe is the ultimate choice for your table.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound 2 sticks of unsalted butter.
- 2 cups of fresh or frozen corn.
- 3 cups of all-purpose flour.
- 1 cup of yellow cornmeal.
- 1/4 cup of granulated sugar.
- 2 tablespoons of baking powder.
- 2 teaspoons of kosher salt.
- 2 cups of whole buttermilk.
- 3 extra-large eggs room temperature.
- 1/2 cup of honey.
Instructions
Brown the Butter
- Melt the butter in a light-colored skillet. Cook it over medium heat until it bubbles. Watch for little brown bits on the bottom. It will smell very nutty and look golden.
Cool the Butter
- Pour the brown butter into a small bowl. Let it cool for about ten minutes. This prevents the eggs from cooking too early.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- Whisk the flour and cornmeal in a bowl. Add the sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix them until they are well combined.
Whisk Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs and buttermilk. Pour in the cooled brown butter and honey. Whisk until the mixture is very smooth.
Combine the Mixtures
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ones. Use a spatula to fold them together gently. Do not overmix the batter at this stage.
Fold in the Corn
- Add the corn kernels to the thick batter. Stir them in just until they are spread. The batter should look a little bit lumpy.
Fill the Pan
- Grease your baking pan with a little butter. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top with your rubber spatula.
Bake the Bread
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake the bread for 35 to 40 minutes. The top should be golden and firm.
Notes
- Watch the butter: Do not let the brown butter burn.
- Room temp eggs: Use warm eggs for a better rise.
- Don't overmix: Stop stirring once the flour disappears.
- Fresh corn: Use fresh corn off the cob if possible.
- Light skillet: Use a light pan to see butter color.
- Check center: A toothpick should come out clean.
- Let it rest: Wait ten minutes before slicing the bread.
- Honey glaze: Brush extra honey on top for shine.