Description
This Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza features a perfectly crispy crust topped with a zesty tomato sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and spicy pepperoni. The finishing touch of drizzled hot honey adds a sweet and spicy kick that tantalizes the taste buds with every bite.
Ingredients
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- For the Dough:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water (110°F)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- For the Toppings:
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 2 tablespoons hot honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, and salt. Gradually add warm water and olive oil, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Transfer the rolled dough to a piece of parchment paper. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the base.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the sauce, followed by the pepperoni slices.
- Carefully slide the pizza (with parchment) onto the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and drizzle with hot honey. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This pizza can be made ahead by preparing the dough and storing it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before use.
- Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: main-dishes
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pizza)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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