For Sourdough Fried Chicken:
1. Take 1 lb of chicken breasts and cut them into tenders. Layer them on a plate and sprinkle with salt.
2. In one bowl, stir together 1/4 cup of sourdough discard, 1 egg, 2 tbsp of buttermilk (or regular milk), and 2 tbsp of seltzer.
3. In another bowl, whisk together 1 cup of flour and 1/4 tsp each of salt, cayenne, paprika, garlic powder, and brown sugar.
4. Dredge the chicken in the flour, then the wet mixture, and then the flour again.
5. Heat 4 inches of oil in a pot to 350F.
6. Fry the chicken in the oil until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.
7. Let rest on a wire rack and enjoy warm!
For Buttermilk Sourdough Waffles:
1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of active sourdough starter, 3/4 cup of buttermilk, 2 tbsp of coconut sugar, 1/2 tsp of vanilla bean paste, 3 tbsp of melted butter, and 1 large egg.
2. Then, mix in 1 & 3/4 cup of flour, 1/2 tsp of baking soda, 1/2 tsp of baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
3. Cook on a greased waffle maker and enjoy!
