Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza—a delightful fusion of sweet and spicy flavors that will elevate your pizza night. This recipe is perfect for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs, featuring a crispy homemade crust topped with zesty tomato sauce, gooey mozzarella, and savory pepperoni. The pièce de résistance? A luscious drizzle of homemade hot honey that brings an irresistible kick to each slice. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this pizza is sure to impress and satisfy your cravings.
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
- Garlic
- Dried oregano
- Dried basil
- Mozzarella cheese
- Pepperoni slices
- Hot honey (honey, red pepper flakes, chili oil, vinegar)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, yeast, and salt. Gradually add warm water and olive oil to form a shaggy dough.
- Knead on a floured surface until smooth (8–10 minutes). Let rise in an oiled bowl for about 1–1.5 hours.
- Prepare sauce: Sauté garlic in olive oil, add crushed tomatoes and seasonings; simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- Make hot honey: Combine honey, red pepper flakes, chili oil, and vinegar; simmer until infused.
- Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone inside.
- Shape the dough into a circle, top with sauce, cheese, pepperoni, and hot honey.
- Bake for 8–12 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg