Claire Saffitz Makes Pancakes + Sourdough Starter 101 | Dessert Person

Claire Saffitz Makes Pancakes + Sourdough Starter 101 | Dessert Person
Raise your hand if you have a sourdough starter languishing in the refrigerator? If you do, fear not, even a neglected starter can be revived, just check out Claire’s tips for how to keep a starter fed and happy in your fridge so sourdough bread is always at your fingertips. Then, watch Claire make wholesome, light, and whole grainy pancakes with the discard, since adding the extra starter means delicious pancakes with no waste!
#sourdough #pancakes #clairesaffitz
Ingredients:
Sourdough Starter
1⅓ cups whole milk, at room temperature
¼ cup coarse cornmeal
1½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup whole wheat flour
1¼ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
1 cup active sourdough starter
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 large eggs, separated, at room temperature
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Video Breakdown
0:00 Start
0:05 Intro to Sourdough Starter & Pancakes
0:30 Dessert Person Intro Animation
0:49 Ingredients & Special Equipment
3:08 How To Feed Sourdough Starter
6:28 How To Make Sourdough Pancakes
15:50 Giant Pancake
16:14 Serve & Eat
17:32 Recap & Outro
19:11 Archie

[@CSaffitz]

Good Morning! Big questions... Pancakes or Waffles?

[@rainwater4650]

The bacteria with tiny faces in the air. :) Thanks Editors! In all seriousness tho, porque no los dos? 🤣🥰

[@tati.l.]

what about both, with some French toast to boot? Breakfast of champions right there.

[@bchou15]

I'd take a good pancake over a good waffle, but I find it easier to come across a good waffle. On average, I'd still choose pancakes over waffles, though :)

[@LBones01]

Yes

[@ilikecrepe]

pleeeeaaase name the starter “half sour saffitz”😌😌😌

[@tati.l.]

Starters live such a good life. Having someone fussing over the correct temperature for your comfort and constantly feeding you carbs? Sign me up.

[@WeCaredALot]

😆

[@julietrodriguezart]

Yes and then they get burned alive and consumed 😅

[@tati.l.]

@@julietrodriguezart hey, no life is perfect.

[@tgif7803]

😂😂😂

[@ritashulda5260]

Claire having a photo of Julia Child in her kitchen inspired me to put up a photo of Claire in my kitchen!! She is the ultimate kitchen inspiration ❤️

[@joshuamaddocks1407]

WOOOO CLAIRE!!!! I just started up my starter, and have been jonesing for pancakes all week. You have made my kids weekend and they don't even know!!!

[@CSaffitz]

Can't wait to hear what they think!

[@joshuamaddocks1407]

@@CSaffitz They were awesome, kids loved them. Thanks again for the recipe.

[@hamburgerhelper1188]

I’m just going home 🏠 and I’m not going back back until the weekend 😅

[@VickiCopland]

As a lefty, I understand the challenge of flipping the pancake! One ALWAYS ends up on top of another one.

[@bartoscar]

I don't own many left-handed tools, but I do have a left-handed fish spatula!

[@TravFletch]

David and Moira just learned what folding is, they can now fold the cheese in👏🏻🤣

[@calvinemerson]

sometimes i will just fry up my sourdough discard as it is in butter and sprinkle some green onions on one side with flaky salt-so good

[@noneness]

I tried doing this and found it way too sour. Maybe it's just my starter 😕

[@jaminwaite3867]

Sounds like Mike G from Pro Home Cooks

[@ThePlantasticNerd]

@@noneness Add a bit of flour and water to it before you fry! It mellows down the strong flavour!

[@johnnytsunami420]

@@noneness you could add a bit more salt or even some spice to offset the sourness along with adding a bit more flour and water too

[@dontturnaround378]

I love the little info boxes while dividing the starter! Otherwise I’d probably gotten confused. Now I’m feeling confident in making a starter myself💪🏽

[@sayyestofood2520]

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[@tati.l.]

Claire: "... it just needs like the littlest bit of maple syrup-" Also Claire: *proceeds to drench the stack of pancakes in maple syrup*

[@Eggsther]

its giving "2 shots of vodka"

[@tati.l.]

@@Eggsther haha, YES!

[@Rosi_in_space]

Or Jamie Oliver putting "a little drizzle of olive oil" on _everything_ .

[@knday]

Yeah, that's not drenched. My brother's pancakes end up looking like an island in the middle of a maple syrup ocean.🤣

[@stewiegriffin12341]

“Littlest bit of maple syrup” is different in America than it is in the metric system.

[@withamandagrace]

Claire, would you please do a full video on your starter process? Starting a starter (ahem..) is nerve wrecking to me and I'd love to follow your guidance! Love you and your recipes (videos and book!) lots. I can't wait to make these pancakes one day. 💗

[@lindsey8243]

I like it when Claire will do anything the camera crew asks her to do

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

It's for the KZbin!

[@biancajingles2690]

Just made these today and let me tell you… they are the best pancake I’ve ever had! I added 3 tbsp of brown sugar to the dry ingredients, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and some vanilla paste to the wet ingredients. The pancakes were so fluffy and perfectly sweet on their own. I thought they’d be a tiny bit sour due to the whole cup of starter but they weren’t! I think the starter just added to the airy texture.

[@Johannablaise]

I'd like a little video about starting your own starter if you can't get some from someone! Loved the ep, thanks Claire!

[@sayyestofood2520]

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[@ediecheng]

In essence, you mix flour and water and leave at room temp. You should start seeing bubbles and activity after a couple of days. Then you start feeding it daily to build the yeasts and fermentation activity. There was an excellent video by Jennifer Latham, head of bread at Tartine, posted to social media towards the start of the pandemic.

[@jackiedungan8502]

Yes Cal!!! Butter between each pancake!! More butter than syrup.

[@DeliaLee8]

Had a flash back to my youth - 60's/70's - when I seem to remember sour dough pancakes were everywhere. But they were little thin things. These look great and love the addition of corn meal! Plus everything you said about breakfast (eggs) and pancakes (home made; need nap) - all truth!

[@sayyestofood2520]

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[@heatherhaase2671]

Claire, you are my pancake spirit animal! 100% to the dark crispy edges! 100% to the love of pancakes and the fear of the diner pancake! I may need to make a sourdough starter just to have the discard to make these.

[@waterchild83]

I was thinking the same thing about starting a starter to make these lol I have a whole Pinterest board for discarded recipes lol

[@FogyArts]

Claire, I still love you!!!

[@maddiefilly13]

I agree with Vinny. The pancake is what makes or breaks a diner

[@kjdude8765]

I say it's the Hashbrowns

[@tomasbonacina1362]

i love all your videos claire! they always make my day and makes me feel cozy

[@davanitaMNL]

I love that the verdict is always "MMM" every time.

[@-zer8086]

i love how much fun Claire has with the crew.

[@briannacarlson7567]

I have been WAITING for this since you teased it! What a lovely day (also my rye loaves are in the fridge)

[@gozdesd]

YOU HEARD ME! Yesssss! Thank you soooo much for the starter info!

[@Naedlj]

I have tried sooooo many pancake recipes but haven’t found one I love yet! Maybe this one will be the one that I will love!

[@kikidutoit7310]

everytime you make a new video i get so happy genuinely love you and your content so much ❤️❤️

[@MoYvStarkey]

Pancakes are pure comfort! Thank you, I learned A lot of good tips.

[@johnnytsunami420]

It's true. Breakfast food is the litmus test of any good diner. You always gotta get the package to try out the pancakes, hash and eggs

[@BrochtrupBean]

I would love to see your version of an elaborate and towering wedding/celebration cake!

[@SirGuido]

Those last two small pancakes were SPOT ON. I love that dark crispy edge.

[@mmesanaa]

Watching claire is my therapy.

[@SamGiles]

They look perfect, Claire! Breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert - pancakes are never a bad idea!

[@sayyestofood2520]

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[@taylorsmith824]

Came to Dessert Person after having a mental breakdown because watching Claire cook soothes my soul. ❤️

[@austinbellach1025]

Thank goodness! I needed this to get through the last video :)

[@RoloTomasie]

I just watched the sourdough bread video and you foreshadowed this video. Instant gratification! Thanks, Claire.

[@monicapelayo3188]

Clair we love u thank for educating us on all things food

[@bestestess]

I love making pancakes from scratch! It's always great when someone asks what mix I use lol! This one looks delicious, guess I have to make a starter.

[@billynababan8424]

Clair!! I’ve missed you! Thank you for sharing such great recipes. Thank you for inspiring us to not be afraid of baking! Love you so much ♥️

[@BakingByBrandon]

I need to try this! I never know what to do with my discard so this is perfect!

[@crazyforcandy360]

I would love more videos of recipes for sourdough starter! This recipe looks amazing and I cant wait to surprise my pancake and sourdough loving boyfriend with them haha

[@jamesaditya5254]

If there are people who don't care about pancakes, they probably care about Claire making pancakes

[@lemonz1769]

Agreed. I don’t bake or eat baked goods but watch everything from Claire.

[@AussieAngeS]

Oh wow those sourdough pancakes look fabulous Claire 😍 I’ve only ever made them once when I used to have my own sourdough starter, and they taste so good with butter and honey. Love your videos, thank you as always x

[@rigovaldez2469]

“Exploding bursting starter” sounds like a good episode can you please create this concoction and make it a fun episode lol 🤣

[@pariscutler1251]

IM SO GLAD YOU ARE BACK!! I rewatched all your videos while you were gone👏🏻😂❤️

[@harim9980]

Those pancakes 🥞 look absolutely 😋 and very fluffy Claire! Thank you for sharing this recipe with us! 🙏🙏

[@Benheartsart]

My entire family has Bronchitis rn, and this video came out at the perfect time. Thank you for keeping me, and so many other people happy Claire.

[@proth4753]

Just made these this morning for the 1st time. Definitely be making these from now on! So good!

[@camicri4263]

Yummy! Never added cornmeal, thanks Claire! 🤗

[@sallyhostetter2820]

Claire, I finally understand sour dough thanks to your teaching. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. Pancakes looked delicious.

[@nancydugas3022]

You are so close to a million subscribers. Not surprising at all. You explanations for all things culinary are so well said and easy to understand. So look forward to your videos each week.

[@ashleym4084]

I make sourdough pancakes often, but I have never considered whisking the eggs like that! Can’t wait to try.

[@cynthiawilson8294]

I was just thinking of discard recipes and along you come! Adding loads of blueberries & pecans

[@stephmo371]

Yeeeesss I've been waiting on a sourdough starter from Claire!

[@shantalhenry7985]

Omg i've never even thought about the griddling effecting the pancake. I always have hit or miss pancakes even when I follow a recipe to the nose. Def need to think about the heat and oil/butter!

[@ediecheng]

I made these and they were the best, fluffiest, most delicious pancakes I've ever made at home.

[@karenb8200]

Great video! I care about pancakes SO much! They're a part of the most important meal of the day, after all. The second most important meal is the last meal of the day, dessert.

[@zebragod69]

OMG!! My friends always found my method/preference for homemade pancakes that are ALMOST fried (ie, enough butter and with a dark/burnt crispy rim/edge) to be crazy! But I call it DRIZZLE-LET-IT-SIZZLE!!! I saw your crispy edged pancakes and I feel SEEN!!!

[@sayyestofood2520]

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[@emilygodson2303]

I love the shot of syrup being poured on the finished pancakes, and the sort of Norah Jones-ish music playing like you're about to have a romantic date with the pancakes. lol

[@laurenschenck5355]

I LOVEE pancakes 🥞 so much my Favorite 😍

[@insanecomicdude]

So glad you've got your own channel now. If you are allowed to, I would really love to see you bring back Gourmet Makes. It was always fun to watch and learn how commercial food is made.

[@JT-dn6hc]

I made these pancakes this morning and my mind is blown! I have NEVER had a flavor profile like this! They came together in a quick minute and cooked up in a flash. I tossed in some strawberries and freeze dried peaches to a few. The tang from the starter and sweetness of the fruit was a perfect combination.

[@sannariddarstrom6235]

Claire, you are the best.

[@wohdinhel]

love the sound guy’s shirt

[@JackChurchill712]

Just made these today with my own starter - so good. I going out to by more different flours

[@obsessedwithguineas]

Claire, I love that you have uh oh moments when you find your bowl choice to be too small. It happens to me all the time. I'm going to try this recipe. Thank you!

[@nikkiloves78]

@14:48 Like "Zoolander" I can only flip to the right... LOL 😂 You made me happy with this pancake vid! I am so picky about my pancakes & I think I like'em just this way! I didn't taste yet!🥞

[@eboneethompson4409]

I loooovvvveeee the ‘mmm’ verdict. Simple, but gets the point across that it’s really good.

[@millie35998]

Makes me laugh every time even though I know it's coming 🤣

[@CreationsOfAMoonChild]

I love you Claire Saffitz. ❤

[@chaunceylock]

Hey Claire! My sister let me know she said hi to you the other day, Callie. We have loved your stuff! You got my Sister and my Mom baking during the lockdown and we had so many virtual bakes with our nephew making your recipes. Thank you for continuing with your stuff, they truly bring families together!

[@eileen_a_b]

Claire, thanks for the oven tip, now everyone, including me, can eat warm pancakes.

[@thaniaxo]

Yesss ! Great tip ! Now all the moms can finally have warm pancakes instead of cold ones !

[@chicmommaplants9692]

Keep them coming~ I love you videos~ have been binge watching… have you seen videos on dry sourdough starter?

[@danbev8542]

Wonderful video! I love your explanations & small enhancements from the norm. For me, it’s the soaked cornmeal! I make waffles with a very similar recipe like yours. Next time, I’ll add the cornstarch. I make 8 Belgian waffles with my recipe, we eat 2, & freeze the rest. Butter and real maple syrup, jam & sour cream (or good yogurt)…Yum!

[@blakelyb7982]

I would love to see you make the more moderate/difficult recipes from your cook book! You make everything less scary lol

[@hudu]

Okay, I need to try these crispy edge pancakes, that looks nuts.

[@NRam-ke6cs]

My thursday just got better with this video.

[@Left-handed-liberal]

I work in a health care facility, and since then I've rethunk my whole method of eating them, I prefer 1 large with lots of butter and syrup. Those looks awesome and I've always wanted to make a bread starter.

[@kevinkohler2750]

Growing up in the '70s, my Mom cooked pancakes in Crisco for crispy lacy edges, and I'm probably still carrying some of that Crisco in my arteries today. Worth it, though!

[@jefferywhite9858]

Great video. So much amazing info! How long do you feed you initial starter before you are able to use it?

[@JustinWoodsDrumslinger]

Love the edges

[@dessertpersonmemes9290]

guess it's time to finally name the starter, Claire!

[@tati.l.]

my twitter/tumblr/discord accounts would thank her!

[@nodezsh]

No, she's already called Claire. It'd be confusing having two Claire's. •ba-dum tss•

[@dessertpersonmemes9290]

null the more Claires the better

[@beautybymalcolm165]

Confirmed just made them and they’re the best pancakes ive ever made

[@terenzo50]

My fave is buckwheat cakes. Or flapjacks if I've travelled north of the dividing line.

[@melindaholden8032]

Totally making these

[@tabbyroberts6242]

I'm with Claire. A savoury breakfast and an element of sweetness. Whether it be fruit, a sweet drink or stealing a bite of someone's waffles and ice cream.

[@riawhetstone3725]

I have her sour dough bread in the oven right now 😳 500g bread flour, 250g wheat, 250g rye

[@briannacarlson7567]

Mine’s in the fridge! That exact flout scenario too ☺️

[@riawhetstone3725]

@@briannacarlson7567 oh nice! Mine came out a little burnt 😵‍💫 I think because I used the smaller oven, which I think gets hotter than the temp says 😅

[@emilypalmer1244]

Love so much the little drawings the editor puts in 😂

[@sharkhudson3282]

Tried making lemon ricotta pancakes, now it’s time for sour dough!

[@sayyestofood2520]

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[@QuietStormX]

I love Pancakes on weekends and Sunday morning. I put butter on each pancake... :-D

[@kathleensmith8365]

Light, fluffy pancakes. Yes, please. Can anything get a day off to a disappointing start faster than a heavy, leaden pancake? Watching someone repeatedly mash down on an innocent pancake is incomprehensible. These pancakes look light, fluffy, flavorful. Yay, Claire! All the professional tips and tricks are such treasures! Thank you!

[@pennysmith6657]

If you get the chance, try making the gingerbread pancakes from the Gourmet cookbook( the big yellow one). I love pancakes! I'm going to try a little bit of the cornmeal like Claire did because I love cornbread too.

[@hannahmaeponce9259]

perfect for those who have extra sourdough starter!

[@saraatppkdotpt8140]

Really cool video!

[@scastellanos7923]

Breakfast dessert, I thought I was the only one! Same here Claire 😅

[@xzonia1]

I grew up eating crispy pancakes that my Dad would make, and that's the only way to eat them! I can't stand the kind of spongy pancakes sold from places like IHOP and McDonald's. Your pancakes look perfect, Claire!

[@Laysea89]

Claire! You need to try Greek yogurt pancakes, they’re the best..but yours look amazing too! I’m going to make a starter now since you’re the first person to explain it and I understand but I’m going to make bread with it. Thanks homie😘

[@teriscallon]

2 o'clock in the morning and now I am craving pancakes

[@msvideos234]

CLAIRE! I missed you. Glad to see you again, take care

[@brookelynn8]

yay pancakes!!

[@toddmadsen2732]

A pancake for the table...you may have just changed my life.

[@emilthomas6886]

Amazing video!! Ever since one of the producers said "Verdict: MMM" merch it's all I can think about🥺

[@shannonsullivan8203]

Just tried this recipe! It’s delicious! I’m new to sourdough starter, started mine from scratch so ours were made from fairly young starter discard. Also living in CO, so altered recipe to a little less than 1 tsp of baking powder, and closer to 1/4 tsp baking soda. Worked wonderfully! Will be making this again! Love you Claire!

[@shannonsullivan8203]

Alterations were for altitude :)