Description

Creepy Crawly Cornbread is a fun and festive Halloween-themed bread made with blue cornmeal and a hint of sweetness from honey. Baked in a spider-shaped silicone mold, these cornbread spiders bring a spooky twist to your meal, perfect for parties or themed dinners. With a lightly golden crust and moist interior, this recipe is simple to prepare and sure to delight kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 cup blue cornmeal
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

1 egg
⅔ cup milk
2.5 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 ½ tablespoons honey (hot honey or smoked honey recommended)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425°F. Make sure your silicone mold is oven-safe to ensure proper baking.
Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine the blue cornmeal, baking powder, and salt thoroughly to ensure even distribution of leavening.
Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and honey until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the cornbread tender.
Prepare the mold: Place your spider-shaped silicone mold with eight slots onto a heavy sheet pan to provide stability during baking.
Fill the molds: Pour the cornbread batter into each slot of the silicone mold, filling almost to the top for even baking and proper shape.
Bake the cornbread: Place the sheet pan on the top rack of the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cornbread spiders are firm and have a slight golden color on the edges.
Cool and serve: Allow the cornbread to cool in the mold before carefully removing each spider. Serve alongside your favorite dishes for a spooky Halloween-themed addition.

Notes

Use hot honey or smoked honey to add a unique flavor twist to the cornbread spiders.
Ensure the silicone mold is oven-safe to prevent melting or warping during baking.
Do not overmix the batter to maintain a light, tender crumb.
Allow the cornbread to cool completely in the mold before removing to keep the shapes intact.
These cornbread spiders make a great fun side dish for Halloween parties and themed meals.