Fancy Pepperoni Recipe
tomato, Red Hog pepperoni, mozzarella, calabrian chili honey, pickled fresnos
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Ingredients
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Sauce
Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Tomato Sauce
In a small saucepan, heat the tomato sauce over medium heat until warmed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 2
Slice the Pepperoni
While the sauce is warming, slice the Red Hog pepperoni into thin rounds if they are not pre-sliced.
- 3
Prepare the Pickled Fresnos
If using whole pickled fresnos, slice them into rings or leave them whole for garnish as desired.
Assembling the Pizza
- 4
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) or to the temperature recommended on your pizza dough package.
- 5
Roll Out the Dough
Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, typically about 1/4 inch thick.
- 6
Spread the Sauce
Spread the warmed tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough, leaving about a 1/2 inch border around the edge.
- 7
Add Toppings
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, followed by the sliced Red Hog pepperoni and pickled fresnos.
- 8
Drizzle with Honey
Drizzle the Calabrian chili honey evenly over the top of the pizza for a sweet and spicy finish.
Baking
- 9
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the assembled pizza onto a pizza stone or baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 10
Cool and Slice
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing into wedges.
