Original video by @applesauceandadhd — all credit to the creator.
Homemade Ranch Powder (and Ranch Dip)
A pantry-sized batch of buttermilk ranch seasoning that tastes just like the name-brand stuff, built from herbs, alliums, and a little butter powder for richness. Stir a couple spoonfuls into sour cream and you have chip dip in a minute.
Ingredients
For the ranch powder
- 1 1/2 cupsbuttermilk powder
- 3 tablespoonsdried parsley
- 2 tablespoonsgarlic powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoonsonion powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoonsdill weed
- 1 tablespoondehydrated minced onion
- 1 tablespoondehydrated minced garlic
- 1 tablespoonfreeze-dried chives
- 1 tablespoonflaky sea salt
- 2 tablespoonsbutter powder · optional
- 1 teaspoonblack pepper
For the ranch dip
- 1 cupsour cream · any kind, including light
- 2 tablespoonsranch powder
Steps
- 1
Add the buttermilk powder to a container with a tight-fitting lid, pouring carefully so it doesn't billow up.
- 2
Add the dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, dill weed, dehydrated minced onion, dehydrated minced garlic, freeze-dried chives, flaky sea salt, butter powder if using, and black pepper.
- 3
Put the lid on and shake until the powder is evenly combined.
- 4
To make dip, stir 2 tablespoons of the ranch powder into 1 cup of sour cream until fully mixed.
- 5
Serve the dip with chips.
Creator's notes
The butter powder is optional but recommended — the creator swears you can add it to just about anything. Light sour cream works fine if you want a lower-fat dip.
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