Cornbread with Pine Nuts and Rosemary

Written By: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Editors The Almanac Editors and Staff
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10 to 12 servings
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Take the classic cornbread recipe to new heights with the earthy notes of rosemary and the buttery crunch of pine nuts. A touch of honey brings a hint of sweetness that perfectly complements the cornmeal. 

It’s a delicious twist on a traditional favorite, sure to please everyone at the table!

Ingredients
1-1/4 cups cornmeal
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2/3 cup milk
2/3 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup corn (optional)
3 tablespoons melted, unsalted butter
1/2 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milks, buttermilk, honey, and corn, if using.
  4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir just until moistened. Fold in butter, pine nuts, and rosemary. Spread batter in prepared baking dish.
  5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

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The Old Farmer’s Almanac Editors

The Almanac Editors and Staff

Under the guiding hand of its first editor, Robert B. Thomas, the premiere issue of The Old Farmer’s Almanac was published in 1792 during George Washington’s first term as president.Today, the Almanac...