Diavola Recipe
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Chilli Oil, Double Pepperoni, Honey
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Ingredients
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Dough
Sauce
Cheese
Toppings
Method
Dough & Prep
- 1
Preheat oven
Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat.
- 2
Shape dough
Roll or stretch the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle on a lightly floured surface, creating a thin, even crust.
Sauce
- 3
Spread sauce
Spread 0.5 cup tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border for the crust.
Cheese
- 4
Add mozzarella
Scatter mozzarella evenly over the sauce to cover the surface without pooling.
Toppings
- 5
Add pepperoni
Top the pizza with pepperoni slices, using a generous double layer for bold flavor.
- 6
Add chili oil
Drizzle 1 tablespoon chili oil over the pepperoni and cheese to introduce heat and aroma.
- 7
Add honey
Drizzle 1 teaspoon honey in small zigzags over the toppings to add a subtle sweetness that balances heat.
Bake
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven at 475°F (245°C) for 10–12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbling.
Finish
- 9
Rest and serve
Remove from oven and let rest 2–3 minutes. Slice and serve hot.