Nashville Hot Tofu

Ingredients

• 350-400g extra firm tofu
• 250ml buttermilk
• 3-4 tbsp cayenne pepper hot sauce
• Canola oil, for frying
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• For the Sauce:
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tbsp pickle brine or apple cider vinegar
• 2-3 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2-3 tsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• To Serve:
• 8 thick slices white bread
• Dill pickle slices