Skillet Honey and Sage Cornbread

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400F.

2. 2

   Heat heavy 10-inch-diameter ovenproof skillet or cast-iron in oven for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, add cornmeal, flour, baking power, salt and sage and mix until well blended.

4. 4

   Whisk milk, honey, and egg in medium bowl until well mixed and smooth.

5. 5

   Remove skillet from oven, add 1/2 cup butter or half olive oil and half butter.

6. 6

   Swirl until butter is melted.

7. 7

   Reserve 2 tablespoons butter in the pan, pour the left melted buter into egg mixture.

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   Place whole sage leaves to butter in skillet, gently toss to coat.

9. 9

   Arrange leaves over bottom of skillet, spacing apart.

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    Pour egg mixture to cornmeal mixture, mix until just incorporated (do not overmix).

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    Pour batter over sage leaves in skillet.

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    Bake until browned around edges and a wooden stick inserted into center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.

13. 13

    Allow to cool in skillet for about 15 minutes.

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    Invert onto serving platter.

15. 15

    Reposition sage leaves atop cornbread if needed.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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