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Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza

Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza: Sweet Heat You Have to Try!

Discover the unique flavor fusion of sweet hot honey and savory pepperoni in this easy-to-make Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Dough Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 2 pizzas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 3 cups bread flour or all-purpose for a softer crust
  • 2 teaspoons instant dry yeast no activation needed
  • 1 teaspoon salt for flavor enhancement
  • 1 cup warm water temperature 105-115°F
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra for greasing
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes adds moisture
  • 2 cloves garlic minced, fresh recommended
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or fresh if available
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil or fresh if available
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional for extra heat
Topping Ingredients
  • 1-1.5 cups mozzarella cheese use low-moisture for best results
  • 20-30 slices pepperoni classic topping
  • optional provolone cheese offers deeper flavor
Hot Honey Ingredients
  • ½ cup hot honey homemade or store-bought
  • 1 tablespoon chili oil optional for extra heat
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar apple cider or white
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes to taste
Garnish Ingredients
  • optional fresh basil leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Baking stone or steel
  • Parchment Paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • kitchen towel

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine bread flour, instant dry yeast, and salt. Gradually add warm water and olive oil, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
  2. Transfer the shaggy dough onto a floured surface, and knead it for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Lightly grease a large bowl with olive oil, place the kneaded dough inside, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size, approximately 1-1.5 hours.
  4. Gently punch down the risen dough, turn it out onto a floured surface, and divide it into two equal portions.
Sauce Preparation
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, and basil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Hot Honey Preparation
  1. Combine hot honey, red pepper flakes, chili oil, and vinegar in a small saucepan. Heat over low, stirring gently for about 5 minutes.
Pizza Assembly
  1. Preheat the oven to 500°F and place a baking stone inside for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Roll out one portion of dough into a 12-inch circle and transfer it onto a parchment-lined baking peel.
  3. Spread a thin layer of prepared tomato sauce over the dough. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and layer on pepperoni slices.
  4. Bake for 8-12 minutes, watching closely until the crust is golden-brown and the cheese is bubbly.
  5. Once baked, remove the pizza and drizzle hot honey over the top, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and slice into wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover slices in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, wrap and freeze for up to 2 months.

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