In a large bowl, stir together dry ingredients, set aside. In a medium bowl, beat egg, stir in sourdough starter, oil and milk. Stir into flour mixture until dry ingredients are just moistened. Preheat waffle iron. Pour 1/4 to 1/2 cup batter onto preheated iron. Bake 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown. Makes about 4 servings.

Sourdough Waffles

2 cups of unbleached flour
2 cups of lukewarm water
1 cup of sourdough starter
2 level tablespoons of sugar
1 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
5 tablespoons of cooking oil
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, dissolved in 1 tbsp. water

Begin preparation at least 8 to 10 hours before. Add flour and water to sourdough starter in a non-plastic, covered container. Beat until smooth and let stand in a warm place, preferably overnight. When ready to prepare batter, remove 1 cup of starter, cover and refrigerate for later use. To remaining batter add and blend in sugar, salt, baking powder and oil. Beat in eggs. Gently fold in dissolved soda. Do not stir after baking soda is added. Let batter rest while grids heat. Spread batter on lightly greased, very hot preheated waffle grids. Cook about 5 to 6 minutes. Repeat. Makes 4 to 6 servings.