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Spicy Sweet Jalapeño Cornbread with a Zesty Lime Twist

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A delightful twist on classic cornbread, combining sweet and spicy flavors with fresh jalapeños and a zesty lime glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Yellow Cornmeal
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter (melted)
  • 2 Fresh Jalapeños (finely chopped)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 Jalapeño (thinly sliced, for topping)
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice
  • Zest of 1 Lime
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and heat a cast-iron skillet or greased baking dish.
  2. Combine yellow cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Whisk together honey, buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter in another bowl, then add chopped jalapeños and cilantro.
  4. Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients, taking care not to overmix.
  5. Pour batter into the hot skillet or baking dish, topping with thinly sliced jalapeño.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Prepare glaze by whisking powdered sugar, lime juice, and lime zest.
  8. Let cornbread cool slightly, then drizzle with glaze and serve warm.

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a fluffy texture.

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