Ranch Crust Dust

Inspired by the mail-order packets of herbs and spices that Hidden Valley Ranch-founder Steve Henson started selling in 1954, we made our own homemade ranch crust dust. Our secret ingredient is buttermilk powder — a dehydrated version of the cultured dairy product — which gives our spice blend that particular beloved tang. You can find it on Amazon or at your local supermarket. Just brush some melted butter on your crust, sprinkle on a healthy dose of ranch powder post-bake, and you may find yourself wanting to eat crust-first.

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Pizza topped with cheese, pepperoni and ranch crust dust on a wooden pizza peel

Note

Instead of sprinkling over butter, you can serve this as a dry dip for crusts. 



1. Put all ingredients into a mixing bowl and stir until combined.

Season to taste, adding more salt if necessary.

Herbs And Spices

2. Brush your baked pizza crust with melted butter (unless you plan to use the dust as a dip).

 

A pizza topped with cheese and pepperoni being brushed with melted butter on its crust

3. Sprinkle on as much ranch dust as you like.

A pizza topped with cheese and pepperoni being sprinkled with ranch dip dust on its crust

4. Slice, serve and enjoy.

Pizza topped with cheese and pepperoni being cut with a pizza wheel