Hot Honey Pepperoni Recipe
spicy tomato sauce + mozzarella + housemade hot honey + basil
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Ingredients
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Sauce
Pizza Assembly
Hot Honey
Method
Sauce Preparation
- 1
- 2
Add Seasonings
Stir in crushed red pepper flakes, followed by canned crushed tomatoes, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and sugar. Mix well.
- 3
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Hot Honey Preparation
- 4
Prepare the Hot Honey
In a small saucepan, combine honey and red pepper flakes. Warm over low heat for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until well combined.
Pizza Assembly
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 6
Roll Out Pizza Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into your desired shape (round or rectangular). Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- 7
Spread the Sauce
Spread a generous amount of the prepared tomato sauce over the surface of the dough.
- 8
Add Cheese and Pepperoni
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, then layer the pepperoni slices on top.
- 9
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 10
Finish with Hot Honey and Basil
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and drizzle the hot honey evenly over the top. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing.