1-First: preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin pan to ensure even cooking.

2-Ingredients mix: In a large bowl, whisk together the yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar to form the dry base.

3-Wet mixture: In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, honey, melted unsalted butter, and large egg; whisk until smooth for that perfect wet mixture.

4-Combine: stir the wet ingredients into the dry ones until just blended, avoiding overmixing to keep the poppers tender and fluffy.

5-Fill: Spoon the batter into the mini muffin pan cavities, filling each about 3/4 full to allow room for rising.

6-Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean, then brush the warm tops with melted butter and drizzle with honey if you want extra sweetness.