Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza Recipe
Red sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Mixing the Dough
In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Combining Ingredients
Add olive oil, salt, and all-purpose flour to the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
- 3
Kneading the Dough
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Rising the Dough
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 5
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure a crispy crust.
- 6
Rolling Out the Dough
After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness (about 1/4 inch thick).
- 7
Adding Sauce and Toppings
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 8
Cheese and Pepperoni
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then evenly distribute the pepperoni slices on top.
- 9
Baking the Pizza
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 10
Adding Hot Honey
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and drizzle hot honey over the top. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes for added heat.
- 11
Serving
Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy your Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza!