Sweet Elixir
Buttermilk Corn Muffins with Molasses Butter
MAKES 12
2 cups plain fine yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2¼ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1¾ cups whole buttermilk
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
4 tablespoons molasses, divided
½ cup salted butter, softened
1. Preheat oven to 400°. Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray.
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