Description
A unique twist on classic pizza featuring a crispy crust, tangy tomato sauce, rich mozzarella cheese, and spicy-sweet hot honey.
Ingredients
- Pizza Dough: homemade or store-bought
- Tomato Sauce: your favorite marinara or pizza sauce
- Mozzarella Cheese: freshly shredded
- Pepperoni: classic pepperoni or turkey pepperoni
- Hot Honey: store-bought or homemade
- Olive Oil: for drizzling
- Fresh Basil: optional
- Crushed Red Pepper: optional
Instructions
- Prepare Your Dough: Let store-bought dough come to room temperature and roll or stretch into desired shape.
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat to 475°F (245°C) for a crispy crust.
- Top the Pizza: Spread a layer of tomato sauce over the crust, followed by shredded mozzarella and pepperoni.
- Drizzle with Olive Oil: Add a light drizzle of olive oil on top.
- Bake the Pizza: Transfer to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and crust is golden.
- Add the Hot Honey: Drizzle hot honey over the pizza immediately after baking.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with fresh basil and crushed red pepper if desired. Slice and serve hot.
Notes
Avoid overloading toppings to prevent a soggy crust, and ensure the oven is fully preheated for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pizza, hot honey, pepperoni, Italian, family dinner, easy recipe