Description
Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza is the perfect blend of savory and sweet, combining classic pizza flavors with a spicy kick from homemade hot honey. It’s an easy-to-make comfort food that’s sure to impress at any gathering, whether it’s a game night with friends or a cozy dinner for two. With its crispy crust, gooey cheese, and delightful pepperoni topped with the fiery sweetness of hot honey, this pizza will be a hit at your table.
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
- 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces pepperoni slices
- ¼ cup hot honey
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, yeast, and salt. Gradually add warm water and olive oil until it forms a shaggy dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Prepare your sauce by sautéing garlic in olive oil, adding crushed tomatoes and seasonings, then simmering for about 20 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone inside for at least 30 minutes.
- Shape the dough into a circle, spread sauce on top, add cheeses and pepperoni.
- Bake for about 8-12 minutes until the crust is golden.
- Drizzle with hot honey before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg