With homemade pizza dough, pepperoni, gooey mozzarella and hot honey, this hot honey pepperoni pizza adds a fiery twist on a classic.
Who doesn't love a good pizza? From chicken sausage pizza to a Philly cheesesteak pizza to garlic pizza.
But there isn't much better than the good old pepperoni pizza. However this is put over the top with some hot honey. It gives a great combination of sweet and spicy.
Why This Recipe Works
- Perfect crust - This homemade pizza dough ensures a flawless crust - crispy yet airy.
- Cheesy - In the realm of pizza, cheese is non-negotiable. Rest assured, this recipe delivers that ooey-gooey, cheesy bliss.
- Flavorful - If you're a pepperoni fan, you get that in spades but also the additional flavor of the hot honey.
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Ingredient Notes
- Pizza dough - While I like to make my own, store-bought dough works fine.
- Pizza sauce - I highly recommend taking the time to make your own homemade pizza sauce but store-bought works as well.
- Cheese - You want a low-moisture mozzarella so it grates easily and doesn't add moisture. You could also add some Parmesan cheese for a slightly nutty flavor.
- Pepperoni - You can't have a pepperoni pizza recipe without it.
- Oregano - For me, this herb elevates the pizza's taste infusing it with a slight earthiness and sweet fragrance.
- Hot Honey - Look for artisanal or specialty hot honey that combines the sweetness of honey with a noticeable kick of heat. You can find hot honey in gourmet food stores or online. You can also make your own.
Ingredient Swaps
As with any recipe, you can change up the ingredients if need. Some substitutes include:
- Swap traditional pizza sauce for pesto, barbecue sauce or a creamy garlic sauce.
- Experiment with different cheeses like provolone, cheddar or smoked gouda instead of mozzarella.
- Substitute pepperoni with sliced Italian sausage, bacon or prosciutto for different flavor profiles. Salami works too. I've got a hot honey salami pizza as an option.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers, onions, mushrooms or jalapeños for extra flavor and texture.
Step-by-Step Photos
Please note full ingredient list and instructions can be found in recipe card below.
Lightly oil a 10x15 sheet pan. With oiled hands, gently stretch the dough across length and width just past the edge of the baking sheet in an even layer.
Evenly spread the sauce over the dough before chopping up half of the pepperoni and adding on top. Add the cheese and the rest of the pepperoni.
Bake at 500° for about 15 minutes. Sprinkle some dried oregano and sprinkle with hot honey before serving.
FAQs
Of course not. I just like making pizza dough, but you can buy fresh dough where you roll out yourself or pre-baked crusts.
I still suggest buying the fresh dough. Most grocery stores carry it these days, but Trader Joe’s has the best!
To make hot honey, heat ½ cup of honey in a saucepan over low heat and stir in 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes. Let it simmer for a few minutes, then remove from heat and cool before using.
Yes, you can use gluten-free pizza dough or explore alternative crust options like cauliflower crust or gluten-free flatbreads.
Let's be honest, there isn't anything wrong with cold pizza. But if you must reheat this pizza, don't do it in the microwave or it will get soggy.
Just place on a baking sheet in the oven at 375°F for about 10 minutes or until warmed through.
Equipment
The equipment you use is important to how the pizza recipe turns out. What is needed is the following:
- Large bowl - Used to mix the for the pizza dough
- Baking sheet - You want a 10x15 sheet pan so it is big enough for the pizza.
Pro Tips/Recipe Notes
- Take the time to make your own dough. My go-to is this no-knead pizza dough.
- Let the dough rest if it won't cover the whole sheet pan before stretching again to fit.
- Don't overdo it with the sauce. Just spread lightly as it is meant to complement the pizza, not be the star.
- Take the time to grate your own cheese. No pre-shredded cheese with this pizza.
- Add the hot honey drizzle after the pizza comes out of the oven to preserve its flavor and prevent it from burning.
- If you like some additional heat, add the ½ teaspoon to 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes.
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Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza
Ingredients
Pizza Dough
- 375 grams all-purpose flour (about 3 cups)
- 1 ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon dry active yeast
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp warm water
Pizza
- ¼ cup pizza sauce
- 8 oz low-moisture mozzarella, grated
- 25-30 slices pepperoni
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2-3 tablespoon hot honey
Instructions
Pizza Dough
- In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, salt and yeast. Add the water and mix with a wooden spoon or your hands. It should be sticky, but not lumpy.
- Cover with saran wrap and a towel in a warm place, allowing it to rise for 24 hours. Transfer to a floured surface and shape into ball. Use when ready.
Pizza
- Preheat oven to 500°F. Lightly oil a 10x15 sheet pan. With oiled hands, gently stretch the dough across length and width just past the edge of the baking sheet in an even layer.
- Evenly spread the pizza sauce over the pizza dough. Chop up half of the pepperoni and add on top of the sauce. Top with the cheese and then the rest of the pepperoni.
- Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes, rotate the pizza, and bake another 3-5 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese has melted. Remove from oven and sprinkle dried oregano and drizzle some hot honey over top.
Notes
- Take the time to make your own dough. My go-to is this no-knead pizza dough.
- Let the dough rest if it won't cover the whole sheet pan before stretching again to fit.
- Don't overdo it with the sauce. Just spread lightly as it is meant to complement the pizza, not be the star.
- Take the time to grate your own cheese. No pre-shredded cheese with this pizza.
- Add the hot honey drizzle after the pizza comes out of the oven to preserve its flavor and prevent it from burning.
- If you like some additional heat, add the ½ teaspoon to 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes.
Cal says
Love the hot honey
Ryan says
Yeah it puts it over the top.
Brian says
I recently made this and the hot honey really puts it over the top.
Ryan says
You can't go wrong with hot honey.