Savory muffins filled with buffalo, ranch, cheddar, and pickles. Crisp bite, full flavor, ideal for sharing.
# Components:
→ For the Muffins
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1 teaspoon dried dill
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
10 - 1 cup buttermilk, cold
11 - 1 large egg
12 - 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
13 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
14 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
15 - 1/2 cup diced dill pickles, well-drained
16 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (optional)
→ For Topping
17 - 2 tablespoons melted butter
18 - 1 tablespoon buffalo sauce
19 - 1 tablespoon chopped dill pickles
20 - 1 tablespoon chopped chives (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Set oven to 400°F. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
03 - Add cold cubed unsalted butter to the bowl. Using a pastry blender or fork, cut butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing until smooth.
05 - Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients. Add shredded cheddar cheese, diced dill pickles, and chopped chives. Gently fold with a spatula until just incorporated; avoid overmixing.
06 - Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - Place in oven and bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - While muffins bake, stir together melted butter and buffalo sauce in a small bowl.
09 - Remove muffins from oven. Immediately brush tops with buffalo butter mixture using a pastry brush, then sprinkle with chopped dill pickles and chives as desired.
10 - Allow muffins to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm for optimal flavor.
