Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza: The Sweet & Spicy Twist You’ll Love
This hot honey pepperoni pizza is a family favorite with a spicy-sweet twist! Crispy crust, gooey cheese, and a drizzle of hot honey.
Equipment
- Rolling Pin
- Baking sheet or pizza stone
- Parchment paper
- Oven mitts
- Knife or pizza cutter
Ingredients
- 1 ball of pizza dough
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 20 25 slices pepperoni
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp hot honey or more to taste
- Fresh basil leaves optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out your dough to your desired thickness.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
- Layer the pepperoni slices over the cheese.
- Drizzle the olive oil lightly over the top.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is puffed and golden, and the cheese is bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with hot honey.
- Top with fresh basil leaves if using.
- Slice and serve hot!
Notes
- Adjust the amount of hot honey to suit your spice tolerance.
- Store-bought dough makes this recipe extra fast and easy.