Description
Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza is a sensational twist on a classic favorite that pizza lovers can’t resist. This homemade delight blends spicy pepperoni with the sweetness of hot honey, creating an unforgettable flavor experience. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe allows you to impress friends and family with your culinary skills while enjoying the fun of making pizza from scratch. Whether it’s a cozy weeknight dinner or a festive gathering, this pizza promises to be the star of the show.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups bread flour
- 1 teaspoon instant dry yeast
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 8 ounces low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces pepperoni slices
- ¼ cup homemade hot honey
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, yeast, and salt.
- Gradually add warm water and olive oil until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-1.5 hours or until doubled.
- Punch down, divide, and optionally let it rise again for enhanced texture.
- Prepare sauce by sautéing garlic in olive oil and then adding crushed tomatoes and seasonings; simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) with baking stone inside for at least 30 minutes.
- Shape dough into a circle, spread sauce, add cheese and pepperoni.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes until crust is golden brown.
- Drizzle with hot honey before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of pizza
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 25mg