Description
Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza is a mouthwatering fusion of sweet and spicy flavors that will elevate your pizza night to a whole new level. Featuring a crispy homemade crust topped with savory pepperoni, gooey cheese, and a drizzle of delicious hot honey, this recipe is perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner. The homemade hot honey allows you to customize the spice level to your liking, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor. Simple enough for novice cooks yet impressive enough for seasoned chefs, this pizza is destined to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
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- 3 ½ cups bread flour
- 1 teaspoon instant dry yeast
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces pepperoni slices
- ¼ cup homemade hot honey
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine bread flour, yeast, and salt.
- Gradually add warm water and olive oil; mix until shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled (1–1.5 hours).
- Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone inside.
- Roll out the dough into a circle and transfer it to a floured pizza peel.
- Spread sauce over the dough, sprinkle with cheese and arrange pepperoni.
- Bake for 8–12 minutes until golden brown.
- Drizzle with hot honey before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 25mg