Mike’s Hot Honey Pizza Recipe
Regular pizza with pepperoni cups and hot honey sauce on top
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil.
- 3
Knead Dough
Mix until a dough forms. Transfer to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- 6
Shape Dough
Once risen, punch down the dough and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll out the dough into your desired shape and thickness.
- 7
Add Cheese
Place the rolled-out dough onto a pizza stone or baking sheet. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the surface.
- 8
Add Pepperoni
Evenly distribute the pepperoni slices over the cheese, ensuring they are laid out in a single layer.
- 9
Season
Sprinkle dried oregano and red pepper flakes over the top for added flavor.
- 10
Bake Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 11
Drizzle with Hot Honey
Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately drizzle hot honey over the top while it's still hot.
- 12
Slice and Serve
Let the pizza cool for a couple of minutes, slice it up, and serve hot!