Claire Saffitz Makes Cornbread | Dessert Person

[@CSaffitz]

Traditional cornbread this is not! If you’ve had the chance to make this recipe from Dessert Person, what’d you think?

[@shivam-ho4nl]

Claire i love all your recipes and this channel

[@laurenschenck5355]

Claire you have the best recipes 🥰🥰 I love them all.

[@jerome3989]

I'm drooling. Looks so good ay!!!

[@ElizabethGonzalez-tj8gl]

stellar

[@gscakestudio7776]

Best of the best cornbread 🌽

[@PotatoNinja101]

Lol that thumbnail looks like you just woke up suddenly and remember the cornbread was in the oven. Still my fav

[@peptobismolveins]

Loll

[@Ariesurocks]

Oh this comment 😂😂

[@nicoleloves9483]

😂😂😂

[@claudeherac]

I thought its halloween 🎃 she looks like a witch luring children with dessert

[@hobojump7651]

☺😍

[@tati.l.]

Claire forgetting her recipes and having to check the book is one of the most relatable things about this series.

[@wohdinhel]

I mean, that’s the difference between using a recipe and cooking freehand. She could probably make most of the things in her cookbook freehand, with some variations and would still turn out fine, because she understands the fundamentals of the recipe, but when you’re doing a demo from a cookbook, it’s always good to follow the recipe as closely as possible.

[@funkychilldude]

It is? I don’t get it. There’s no point in memorizing a recipe that you have written down in many places, including a published book. What’s relatable about that? If you’re trying to imply she’s forgetful or whatever, it’s really not the same.

[@wingedcoyote]

@@funkychilldude A lot of food people on youtube/tv would edit out that part so they look like they're doing it all from memory, that's all. Leaving it in contributes to a nice down to earth vibe.

[@tati.l.]

​@@funkychilldude in my line of work I'll often find myself looking up things in the materials I've prepared, and while doing so sometimes I'll realize I had a few details wrong in my head - like she did with the oven temperature here (she assumed it was 350F because it usually is but for this particular recipe it was 400 something). So I guess it's a little about being forgetful but also about working with a lot of information and details that makes it smart to check the source material (even it's something you yourself prepared and know better than anyone). Which is why her behavior here is very relatable to me in particular. EDIT: To better address your reply to my comment; I never expected her to memorize the recipes. I think what she did here makes sense - both getting a few things wrong from memory and checking the reference material. On the other hand, I've seen comments from people in other videos of hers finding it strange that, upon checking a recipe, she noticed she had done something wrong/different, because she's written it herself so "how could she not know what it said" (paraphrasing here). So what's a given to you and me is not to everyone else necessarily. I still think it's relatable.

[@tati.l.]

​@@wingedcoyote very true! I like that Claire has her own thing going on on her own personal channel but that's something she brought over from Gourmet Makes - showing us the real process of making a recipe and the hiccups that happen along the way. That's another thing that makes her videos relatable - not to mention entertaining!

[@nicoalkalay6916]

She looks so mad about it in the thumbnail lol. Love you Claire!!

[@ropersonline]

The thumbnail looks like she's listening to The Cure on repeat.

[@rosxjun]

Probably because she knows she'll get comments saying this isn't the traditional way even though she made multiple disclaimers 😆

[@shermansherbert2570]

Came here just for the thumbnail comment!

[@AmiliaTheGeek]

ok so I wasnt the only one who thought that I was like... did she mess up the recipe? XD

[@neon-kitty]

It's called clickbait xD.

[@michaelalala]

The mood in the thumbnail is all I need to see to know this is an incredible video

[@jeffreylopez9974]

Claire Saffitz tryna channel her inner Billie Eilish.

[@xyzpdq1122]

You’re not wrong but really just having Claire’s name anywhere let’s me know this is an incredible video. :)

[@-streaminadream-5356]

right?!!

[@jeffreylopez9974]

They changed the thumbnail. I liked the old one better.

[@clarkrogers7789]

straight up glaring at us in the thumbnail lmao claire you’re a delight

[@ElizabethGonzalez-tj8gl]

okay but this cornbread is amazing. first one i’ve ever baked from “scratch” and it was instant hit before it was even baked because the aromas of the corn and peppers was INCREDIBLE. you did it yet again, Claire!

[@sauceberg720]

Just reading that made my mouth water, I need to bake this immediately!

[@youresoeffincool]

Do you think it would still be good paired with chili?

[@ElizabethGonzalez-tj8gl]

@@sauceberg720 yes!! highly recommend.

[@ElizabethGonzalez-tj8gl]

@@youresoeffincool i am one of those that thinks any bread goes with chili lol but this is a pretty intense flavored cornbread so probably goes best with a more mild chili. if chili is intensely flavored then i’d reach for a more traditional kind of cornbread. i am no food expert though! just my preference/thoughts

[@SandroEich]

My favourite thing about Claire is that as soon as she's making something savoury her attitude goes "Oh, just do whatever with it; add or leave this ingredient, it's your choice". But if it's something sweet she will quite literally rip you apart if you haven't browned the butter.

[@connorwolcott9075]

This is how I know Claire is the modern day Julia Childs: she says, "first add a little bit of butter" and then proceeds to drop the better part of an entire stick into the pan.

[@greenyawgmoth]

And then later, almost the entire rest of that stick.

[@MelissaThompson432]

Hmmm, maybe she IS Southern....

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

I see no problem with this.

[@ThomiBMcIntyre]

And then cooks bacon in it😂

[@lauramartens1015]

claire's hair looks so lovely here. i mean she always looks fabulous but i love this hairstyle especially. :)

[@PhotonBeast]

Reminds me of Morticia from Adamms family - classic and sassy.

[@mjrleaguesweetie]

Thumbnail’s giving “here’s dinner, eat it or don’t, I’m not your f***ing mother” energy

[@mjrleaguesweetie]

sorry Claire ilu

[@WheezyCatLady]

lmfao

[@CrowsofAcheron]

Well, its probably delicious, so thank you Claire! =)

[@magnuskarpakis]

This made me laugh so much 🤣

[@celiazamarripa3375]

The endings always have the cutest clips with “coming soon” in the corner! WHEN ARE THEY COMING SOOOOOOON?!?!?! I’VE BEEN WAITING 😭😭😭

[@parkerandrews5512]

I need to know more about this chicken named Bisquick

[@alexw322]

I have decided that Claire, her husband, and the kitties have moved upstate and this is their new homestead. I will accept no other answer!

[@matthannigan78]

Claire: "I am not from the south" Also Claire: "I'm going to crisp the bacon in butter" could have fooled me!

[@greenyawgmoth]

Thumbnail is Claire being told that Missouri is actually part of the south.

[@katiehowell1]

@@greenyawgmoth Midwest!!! sorry

[@NelliG22]

And "a little bit of butter" = 5 tablespoons lol

[@zeriyx]

@@greenyawgmoth the census bureau doesn't consider missouri part of the south. i realize the "south" is kinda fluid, but i am from oklahoma and i don't even consider myself southern in the american sense of things.

[@chr0mius]

@@zeriyx the further you get from missouri/oklahoma, the more common it is to refer to them as the south. They're sort of at the intersection between the south and the midwest, but the census bureau puts Oklahoma and Missouri in the South and Missouri in the Midwest.

[@ItsuneTunes]

I really like that she's not overacting while doing these. It's got the vibe of "Oh, hey. I guess you can watch me cook?"

[@ArcDraws]

I love how in the thumbnail, Claire looks like a crazed cat person cooking for her babies.

[@reacteverything1023]

More like billie eilish

[@CaptainSarahSparrow]

Nah, that's Mythical Chef Josh, who did just that today.

[@gab.lab.martins]

*cooking her own babies

[@travisnorman]

Thumbnail looks like my 7 year old daughter when she's trying to make an angry face but she still just looks completely adorable 😅

[@greygowder5558]

Speaking as a born-and-raised Southerner, Southern cornbread does not need to be dry, sandy, and bland. It can be savory, cakey, or even a little spicy if flavored with green chilis. Cornbread can also be sweet when flavored with honey. A sweet treat that I grew up with was a slab of hot cornbread with a pat of butter and drizzle of honey on down served in a bowl with milk or buttermilk poured over it. It is simple and delightful. We also make fluffier and cakier cornbread that we eat with soups or simply as a bread dish on the side. It usually incorporates some baking soda or something to help make it rise and be a bit springier. My grandfather used bread, whether it was cornbread or a roll, as a utensil to both sop sauce and to help scoot things like field peas and rice onto his fork. What you made in this recipe would be delicious with potato salad, some whole-hog pork, slaw, and savory baked red beans.

[@MRodriguezzable]

Claire explaining why she whisks in a certain order and getting confused while explaining is so cute, ngl.

[@monicavictoria787]

I made your strawberry cornmeal cake for my mom for mother's day this past weekend and she absolutely loved it! This looks just as good, I can't wait to keep baking my way through dessert person, everything I've made so far has been amazing Claire ❤

[@lvs6775]

Strawberry cornmeal cake? That sounds amazing! 🤤

[@monicavictoria787]

@@lvs6775 yes it's in the book and it's so good, think similar to a strawberry shortcake but instead the cake is like a very fluffy cornbread! I definitely recommend you try it, the recipe wasn't difficult I'm still a novice home baker.

[@CarlosGonzalez-lq9bg]

Why did y’all change the thumbnail?! It was such a mood! 😂

[@kristophjj17]

I don't have much of a sweet tooth so I love the addition of these savory recipes! Can't wait to try this one too!!

[@olivialee5693]

The thumbnail! 😂

[@BuckFieri]

Some southern cornbread is sweet. When I lived outside of Savannah Georgia I got to try a lot of cornbread and one of my favorites was this one p,ace that smeared maple syrup on top and let it soak into the bread. Sooooo good!

[@AllegraVivace]

This up-do is a vibe ✨ A short episode but a good one! This recipe is like the bread version of a fritatta which I'm into

[@sabdawgc6788]

MISS CLAIRE YOUR HAIR IS SO CUTE LIKE THAT THE THUMBNAIL IS SO CUTE YOU'RE CUTE

[@dustinanglin]

My mom's cornbread recipe is one she learned while living in Hawaii, and it's essentially pound cake with cornmeal. It's so good, and even though I grew up in Texas, I will never apologize for liking non traditional cornbreads.

[@gummybread]

Where’d angry Claire go! I already miss her!

[@myno.666]

it makes me so happy to see Claire enjoying what she does every single time

[@chesterstefan9049]

LOL at Vinny on twitter saying "Woke up wondering “how many comments can I get about a thumbnail today?”". So many people are falling for it already lmao. People need to lighten up a little.

[@maymayrays]

Vinny is the best. 🤣

[@escapist83]

"People need to lighten up" No one is mad about it though, they love it.

[@Hannah-zw9ow]

No one is upset by it, they think it’s funny... why would they need to lighten up

[@keops02]

what's Vinny's @??

[@Megan-ug8vz]

I finally just got your first cook book. I fell in love with this cornbread recipe. My husband’s work had a chili and cornbread cook off. He asked me to make some cornbread for him. I took first place. 🎉😊 Thank you for sharing your recipes with us.

[@rachelkelley2391]

I’m from TX & growing up my grandma would make a similar cornbread called Gonzalez County Cornbread & it had bacon, corn, & jalapeños. Can’t wait to try this version for some serious childhood nostalgia

[@biancajingles2690]

The thumbnail really highlights the white in Claire’s hair, so beautiful 🥺❤️

[@madelineS98789]

I love the reminder to whisk dry first! It’s like you are saying what’s in my head! ☺️

[@morganwebb1568]

This is Mexican cornbread! I’m from Louisiana and our regular “cornbread” is sweet enough to eat as a dessert I swear, it’s amazing-tender like a cake with NO added corn pieces bc those are icky. But my grandma makes Mexican cornbread that has corn and jalapeños and green onions in it and it’s a totally different experience.

[@jdp486]

The thumbnail must have been changed! It's just a smile now.

[@baileyrummler]

Claire, I love this idea of loaded cornbread. The definition of southern cornbread that you used is more of a white version. There have been articles written about the difference between white, crumbly, savory cornbread and yellow, moist, slightly sweet cornbread. They are both good and used in different food pairings. Also, we add in corn kernels, cheese, jalapeños, honey and other things into our cornbread in the south.

[@kaemincha]

yellow cornmeal is a must have!! I'm from the South, love to see it, Claire. I've seen other cornbreads that have corn and jalapeños (we call it Mexican cornbread where I am from) and other things in them, so this is a welcome recipe!

[@mimi2the4]

Correction: A lot of southern cornbread actually IS sweet, oftentimes from honey or sugar added to the cornmeal batter.

[@sarahelizabethlewis6636]

My cornbread is always sweet haha but my mom makes a cornbread with cracklings and it’s never sweet. Just depends on which you want more.

[@LawnOrnament]

And it’s so GOOD IN BEANS😛😛😛

[@holymakerel]

Sweet corn in cornbread or just to grill and eat on the cob is so underatted. Its such a staple in my house i automatically assume its a southern staple

[@pegparrish3512]

I am from the south (Atlanta) and loved this recipe! When I saw that bacon swimming in hot butter, I decided to convert to a Yankee!! Packing up and heading north today. Thanks Claire! 😘

Claire your editor did you dirty with that thumbnail!!! It’s got me cackling 😭😭

[@randomchoice9243]

@Pete & Pete small brain

[@robertstanley9633]

9:16 Not me snorting, watching you hit yourself with your kitchen towel lol Claire you're candidness is too infectious. You are loved and appreciated!

[@lee32476]

Southerner here, you’ve made a hybrid of what we would call Cracklin Cornbread with the bacon, and a Texas cornbread with the heat. The one thing we don’t do is add any sugar, and the fat in the skillet would be straight lard, probably from an empty coffee can. Otherwise looks pretty great. Give every slice a giant slab of butter and you’re in business. Looks delicious!

[@itsJrodTV]

I had a Mexican corn pancake breakfast at a restaurant and it was amazing. This recipe is basically the same thing so I can make it at home now! Thanks Claire

[@blysmich33]

"Gonna melt a little bit of butter in the skillet...its five tablespoons" Watch out Paula Deen, someone is moving in on your creamy territory!

[@blobster91]

Wow Claire in the thumbnail is me early morning before my coffee and the sound of cheerful happy morning people around me.

[@fl0nk3rt0nydanza]

Everything from the video to the recipe to the thumbnail brings me great joy.

[@chelseajupiter2103]

Cornbread can be made however you enjoy it. It's just about acknowledging that it's not traditionally southern. I grew up on southern cornbread, but to be honest? I prefer cornbreads like yours. Sure, you can't have it in milk the next morning for breakfast, but it's just... so delicious on its own.

[@handmade.by.saraaa]

I'd love to watch a video where Claire talks about her favorite/most used cookbooks!

[@rekenner]

One of my quarantine baking projects was loaded cornbread. I used a couple different ingredients, but I loved the way it came out. I'll have to try this recipe tho, it looks amazing

[@tati.l.]

The thumbnail is Claire's reaction when someone tells her "THAT'S NOT REAL CORNBREAD".

[@kadielawrence8259]

I"m from the south and I'm here to tell you that your cornbread is valid, we absolutely do make cornbread like this on occasion, at least in my house, and there is room for all kinds of cornbread!

[@_neulea_]

Why is no one talking about the adorable animation at the beginning? That is just... So cute

[@thatchick1205]

I’m from the south, and I would like to say, southern cornbread can be sweet.

[@ironicayikes1669]

She looks so good with her hair like thatttt

[@AdmiralSenn]

I mean, I grew up in the south and there's plenty of old school families who would accept this without question. It looks amazing, I can't wait to try it!

[@dtpugliese318]

Getting “Doug” vibes from the theme song. I dig it. Also it took me so long to realize what the singer says at the end “DEE-zert per-SON”

[@tati.l.]

I can't get over the way Claire could be in a Robin Sparkles video with that hairdo. Alexa, play "Let's go to the mall."

[@CommenterOfVideos]

Underrated comment lol

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

THAT'S what it reminded me of!

[@fluffycritter]

Claire not remembering the temperature in her own recipe makes me feel a lot better about my own baking skills.

[@eldardrakeson]

as someone that grew up in the south - ignore those people that claim 'true cornbread' is only done one way. my adopted gramma, rest her, made an amazing sage, sausage, corn and jalepeno cornbread, (and she'd slip a little maple syrup or molasses into it as well) and that was always the first thing to disappear at the family gatherings. (also made for the makings of amaing dressing at thanksgiving!) and that end of the family... well.. let's just say 'they're as southern as they come' good memories.. she'd always make a special small pan of it for me if she knew I was coming to visit. so claire, your 'yankee' cornbread is perfectly legit.

[@rebeccaburrow7199]

Here in the south we often make the distinction between cornbread meant for eating (like for breakfast or a snack w butter, jam, honey etc) and cornbread meant as a side for chili/soup. Eating cornbread can be sweeter, while side is usually not because that would taste weird with the dish. I have seen corn or jalapeno added to the side type as more of a stand alone side than a mixing side, depending on preference. Ratio of cornbread to flour varies, but should always have at least half corn. A couple tbsp sugar to bring out the sweetness of the corn. But the most important part is frying the batter in a cast iron skillet, so that part was definitely spot on! Cornbread not fried that way is just so so sad to me. I know my family's cornbread by heart. ❤ This loaded type may not be traditional, but it looks the bomb as a stand alone side!

[@kellyevans9313]

Made this today for a luncheon for the clergy at my parish. It received rave reviews and we all live in and are from the South. Thank you for your book!

[@TracyOn]

Haha you guys changed the thumbnail!! But the first one was so good 😂

[@conorfarrell9851]

I love that five tablespoons of butter is just a little bit of butter😂

[@myusernamewastaken_]

Queen Claire! Your hair and makeup are as beautiful as your exuberant personality! Thanks for the virtual endorphins and smiles!

[@sarahibrahim4941]

Just tried your banana bread recipe and the addition of almond butter and almond butter swirl is genius! Thank you. Loving the book so far

[@danlas5414]

Lmao, you cut me off. My immediate reflex at the thumbnail was to comment "that ain't cornbread".

[@y0utuberculosis]

Haha I'm not even from the south but as soon as I saw it I thought, "oh no" knowing you guys are all gonna be up in here. If she hadn't made the disclaimer at the beginning she would have been battered and fried XD

[@Hannah-zw9ow]

I said the exact same thing 😂 but I love whole corn in my corn-baked-goods like corn fritters and hush puppies so I’ll probably make this recipe and just eliminate some of the ingredients (no jalapeños for me!)

[@timscharf3289]

Please do a behind the scenes video one of these days. It would be cool to meet the crew. Also, it’d be fun to get their takes on the delicious food.

[@jenngallon6375]

Claire! Just watched you on CBS Saturday. I'm so excited you are getting even more recognition. I think you are a really great person.

[@sarahmccormick7691]

I really love these videos. I have the book and have baked (and loved) several recipes but sometimes I stay away from recipes because they seem difficult, but seeing it done makes it feel so much more accessible. Thank you!

[@thatgirlgabriella21]

THIS THUMBNAIL IS GOLD

[@derekalmquist1537]

Honest to God, it’s so delicious. I grew up on jiffy boxed corn bread mix. I’m NEVER buying that OR EATING that again. Her recipe for loaded corn bread is 20,000 times better than the dry jiffy cornbread mix. I’m making this again today.

[@joelgore3364]

You've missed the 1½ tsp baking powder (0.21 oz / 6g) out of the ingredients list in the description. The recipe looks lovely by the way!

[@hahye]

I tried making this and did not like the flavor and texture of it when eating it fresh (letting it cool first). I was initially pretty disappointed in it to be honest. But I kept it in my fridge and ate it over the next few days and the flavors tasted much better after letting it sit overnight! It definitely has a very strong cilantro flavor and is very savory/rich. I melted some cheese on top and it tasted great!

[@Chris-qc2kd]

I'm from the south, so I'm used to traditional cornbread, but yours looks amazing Claire!

[@knottcr]

Clairs face in the thumbnail is a true mood I relate to heavily

[@j.j.h.atemycereal]

I interpret that thumbnail as, "I know I'm about to be slammed by every southern person because this isn't the way their "mee maw" makes it, and there's nothing I can do about it." Stay strong, Claire.

[@mauivisitor1716]

Claire, I love that you are doing your own thing! You do a tremendous job!

[@Lianne459]

Just FYI, the recipe on this video leaves out the baking powder. But I am so glad to finally see a recipe I can make because I dont have a Kitchen Aid mixer! I did make this and its fabulous!

[@redhousepress]

Wowza. I just made this for dinner and it was absolutely spectacular. I used leftover corn on the cob that Id cooked on the grill a few nights ago . So so so good! We had it along a big pot of pinto beans and rice..topped with.lots of salsa verde and fresh cilantro. Make this cornbread!!!!! Thank you Claire!

[@AlexandraAndStuff]

I just made it, but doubled the bacon (because of course). I've never had cornbread (non-American here), so I have nothing to compare it to, but as it's own thing this is really, really good. Thanks!

[@amandabray3339]

This was the first recipe I made out of Dessert Person! (back during wintertime) It’s probably our most re-made recipe yet!

[@redhousepress]

Made this a couple of weeks ago and doing it again today! It's fantastic.

[@beargummy100]

Claire’s hair is so cute!!!!

[@emilydrake2441]

For the all the "I'm southern and grew up eating sweet cornbread" comments, the south, and by extension cornbread, is not a monolith. I grew up in Mississippi eating savory cornbread and can barely tolerate sweet "Jiffy box style" cornbread. It's just the recipe my great-grandmother taught my grandmother who taught my mom who taught me how to make cornbread. It's best served hot and fresh out the oven with a crispy bottom and fluffy inside. We also have a variation called "Mexican" cornbread where you just add corn, diced onion, diced jalapenos, and pimentos to the basic cornbread batter. Then you add a sprinkle of shredded cheese on top at the end.

[@kayanncee8291]

The close up of the cornbread had me drooling immediately! Planning on making it to eat with some homemade chili ASAP. Thank you for another great video, Claire! You make Thursday one of the best days of the week!

[@maylingrace]

3 seconds in and I can't decide if I'm more in love with this cornbread or the way you styled you hair!

[@gravity4950]

Cornbread with actual bits of corn in it is my favorite kind of cornbread!

[@TheRedeye6]

As a southern boy, I'm constitutionally incapable of calling that cornbread, but it does look spectacular.

[@LyrePyre]

I am from TN and I would definitely prefer non-sweet cornbread, however the sugar plague of modernity ...lol I but really I love to have variety and believe there isn't necessarily a "right" way to make cornbread as long as you are not making a cake, which I am only particular on what you call it. I love the idea of having chunks of corn and other flavors within. There are the oldie and the goodies and there is the magic of creating art!

[@nevertastedbetter7578]

Just watched your croissant video yesterday! Definitely making those!!

[@Cedsbestwife]

Claire, I’m from Alabama and trust me you are MORE than welcome at the picnic, Sis. Gon’ head with with your specialty cornbread... we have hipsters in the South too!

[@fried__picklz]

Can't get over how beautiful Claire looks with this hair and makeup 😻😻😻

[@xyzpdq1122]

This thumbnail is E V E R Y T H I NG 😻

[@phlarrdboi]

It really isn't.

[@Minature.Moments]

Yeah I don't understand the love for it. It's really bad and she just looks pissed off she had to had it taken. Like the channel is ending and she was contractually obligated to have it done

[@MrWidgen]

Claire in the thumbnail is my spirit animal, I love it!

[@rebeccaolsen6196]

Loving the hair and winged eye.

[@MissWithers23]

Can we just take a second for how cute Claire looks in this episode! Living for the hair 💁🏻‍♀️

[@tcpip4me]

By far, but sooo far, you are my favoritest person. Your videos are awesome, always leave me wondering what you’re baking or cooking next.

[@CSaffitz]

Thanks so much!

[@Youtubekanal-fp9gz]

Hey Clair. I made your´e Cookies Today. I baked them after 48h in the fridge. They are amazing and my couch was never so comfy with those, and a Cup of coffee, in my Hands. Thank you very much

[@harim9980]

Yummy cornbread Claire. I bought the ebook version of your book, Dessert Person last week. I love your version of cornbread! Cheers from Chicago

[@gscakestudio7776]

Love your brown butter corn muffins but this loaded cornbread is best! 🌽❤️