hot honey pizza
A sophisticated hot honey pizza that balances salty pepperoni, creamy mozzarella, and a spicy-sweet honey drizzle for a gourmet home-cooked meal that is accessible for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Customizable (Gluten-Free and Vegetarian options mentioned)
Ingredients
1 lb Pizza Dough
0.5 cup Pizza Sauce
8 oz Fresh Mozzarella
3 oz Pepperoni Slices
3.5 tbsp Hot Honey
0.25 cup Fresh Basil
2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese
1 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or heavy baking sheet inside to ensure a crispy crust
- On a floured surface, stretch the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle, leaving the edges slightly thicker
- Spread a thin, even layer of pizza sauce over the dough, leaving an inch of space for the crust
- Distribute the fresh mozzarella cheese evenly across the sauce
- Layer the pepperoni slices on top of the cheese
- Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated stone or sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbling
- Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately drizzle the hot honey over the entire surface
- Garnish with torn fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese before slicing and serving hot
Notes
Do not drizzle the honey before baking, as it can burn or become too thin; always apply it fresh out of the oven.
Use 'cup and char' pepperoni for best results as they catch the honey in their centers.
For a vegetarian version, swap meat for roasted red peppers or caramelized onions.
Reheat leftovers in a dry skillet or air fryer to maintain crust crispness.
Find it online: https://powerecipe.com/hot-honey-pizza/