Nutmeg Free Classic Corn Muffins

Golden, tender, and kissed with just enough honey sweetness, these corn muffins are the kind of baked good that disappears from the basket before they've even fully cooled. The combination of yellow cornmeal and buttermilk gives them a slightly tangy depth, while melted butter keeps every bite rich and moist. Warm spice blends and pre-mixed baking seasonings often sneak nutmeg into otherwise simple recipes, so building this one from individual pantry staples means you stay in complete control of what goes in. There's no mystery here — just cornmeal, flour, eggs, buttermilk, honey, and butter working together in a straightforward batter that comes together in minutes. The key technique is folding the wet and dry ingredients until just combined, which keeps the crumb tender rather than tough. They bake up beautifully golden on top and are equally good straight from the oven or tucked into a lunchbox at room temperature. Whether you're pairing them with a bowl of chili or just slathering on a little extra butter, this is a recipe worth keeping on permanent rotation.

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