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Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza Recipe

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This Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza combines the spicy sweetness of hot honey with classic pepperoni and creamy ricotta on a crispy, golden crust. Topped with fresh basil and melted mozzarella, this easy-to-make pizza delivers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, ideal for a delicious homemade meal.

Ingredients

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Pizza Base

  • 1 pizza dough (enough to stretch into 12–14 inch circle)
  • Olive oil (for brushing crust and baking sheet)

Sauces and Cheese

  • Pizza sauce (approximately 1/2 cup)
  • Mozzarella cheese (torn into pieces, about 1 1/2 cups)
  • Ricotta cheese (spoonfuls, about 1/2 cup)

Toppings

  • Pepperoni slices (about 20-25 slices)
  • Fresh basil leaves (a handful, torn)
  • Hot honey (for drizzling, about 2-3 tablespoons)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven as it heats. Otherwise, lightly oil a large baking sheet to prepare for baking.
  2. Shape Dough: On a floured surface, stretch the pizza dough into a 12-14 inch circle. Transfer it to the prepared baking sheet or onto a pizza peel if you are using a pizza stone.
  3. Add Base Toppings: Brush the edges of the dough with olive oil to help achieve a golden crust. Evenly spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving about a 1-inch border around the edges. Distribute torn mozzarella pieces evenly over the sauce, then arrange pepperoni slices on top.
  4. Add Ricotta: Spoon dollops of ricotta cheese evenly across the pizza, placing them between the pepperoni slices to create delightful creamy bursts in each bite.
  5. Bake Pizza: Place the pizza in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly. Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it rest for 2-3 minutes to cool slightly.
  6. Finish and Serve: Drizzle hot honey evenly over the pizza, enhancing the spicy-sweet flavor. Tear fresh basil leaves and scatter them on top. Slice the pizza and serve immediately while hot for the best taste.

Notes

  • Using a pizza stone helps achieve a crispier crust, but a baking sheet works well too.
  • If you prefer less heat, reduce the amount of hot honey or use a mild honey.
  • Allowing the pizza to rest for a few minutes after baking helps the cheese set slightly and prevents burns when slicing.
  • Fresh basil can be substituted with dried basil if fresh is unavailable, though fresh adds a brighter flavor.

Keywords: hot honey pizza, pepperoni pizza, spicy pizza, homemade pizza, ricotta cheese pizza, baked pizza

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