Bobotie Cornbread Muffins with Honey Butter

A South African inspired twist on classic cornbread muffins, infused with the warm spices of bobotie and served with sweet honey butter.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

40 minutes

Calories

225 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£0.22/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Bread

Cuisine:

British

Ingredients

Servings

1cupAll-purpose flour

£0.15

1cupYellow cornmeal

£0.25

0.3cupSugar

£0.05

1tablespoonBaking powder

£0.03

0.5teaspoonSalt

£0.01

2tablespoonsBobotie spice mix(Can be purchased pre-mixed or homemade. See notes for a suggested blend.)

£0.40

1Egg

£0.30

1cupMilk

£0.25

0.3cupVegetable oil

£0.10

0.3cupButter(Softened)

£0.75

2tablespoonsHoney

£0.30

Total Cost

£2.59

£0.22 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin.
2.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, and bobotie spice mix.
3.
In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, milk, and vegetable oil.
4.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
5.
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
6.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
7.
While the muffins are baking, prepare the honey butter. In a small bowl, cream together the softened butter and honey until light and fluffy.
8.
Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm with honey butter.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (70g)

225 kcal / 941 kJ

Carbs

27g

10% of RDA

Fat

11g

16% of RDA

Protein

4.5g

9% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

1.5 g

5% of RDA

Sugar

8 g

9% of RDA

Sodium

240 mg

10% of RDA

Saturated Fat

4 g

20% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Bobotie spice mix typically includes turmeric, coriander, cumin, allspice, cloves, and ginger. You can find pre-mixed versions or create your own blend to taste.

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of chili flakes to the bobotie spice mix.

To make ahead, bake the cornbread muffins and store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat before serving.

The honey butter can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator. Let it soften slightly before serving.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Muffin tin

Mixing bowls

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