Italian-American · Dinner · Easy
Hot Honey Pizza
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- 1 hr
- Prep
- 45 min
- Serves
- 4
- Calories
- 555
Pepperoni curls at the edges over bubbling mozzarella, then a warm chile-honey drizzle brings sweet heat to the crisp crust.
A finishing drizzle keeps Hot Honey Pizza balanced: the honey stays floral rather than burning in the oven, and chile flakes give it a lingering warmth. Pepperoni provides salty, crisp edges against the soft mozzarella.
Let refrigerated dough relax before stretching and keep the sauce layer thin. Low-moisture mozzarella browns well without flooding the middle, especially on a preheated metal pan.
Method
Let the pizza dough rest covered at room temperature for . Put a heavy sheet pan upside down in the oven and heat to 475°F (245°C).
On parchment rated for the oven temperature, stretch the dough into a 12-inch round using the flour as needed. Brush the rim with olive oil. Spread marinara sauce over the middle, then add mozzarella and pepperoni.
Slide the pizza and parchment onto the hot pan. Bake for until the crust is browned underneath and the cheese bubbles with golden spots.
Meanwhile, warm honey and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over low heat for , just until fluid. Remove from the heat and stir in the apple cider vinegar. Drizzle over the baked pizza and slice.
Forkue tips
- If the dough springs back, cover it and let it relax before stretching farther.
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate slices for up to 3 days. Reheat in a dry covered skillet over medium-low heat until the base crisps and the cheese softens; uncover at the end to release steam.
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Hot Honey Pizza: FAQ
Can I use store-bought hot honey?
Yes. Replace the honey, chile flakes and vinegar with 2 tablespoons of prepared hot honey, then drizzle after baking.
Why should the honey go on after baking?
Honey can scorch in a hot oven. Adding it afterward keeps the sweetness clean and lets you control how much each slice receives.
How do I store and reheat Hot Honey Pizza?
Refrigerate slices for up to 3 days. Reheat in a dry covered skillet over medium-low heat until the base crisps and the cheese softens; uncover at the end to release steam.
How long does Hot Honey Pizza take?
About 1 hr in total: 45 min prep and 15 min cooking.
What do I need to make Hot Honey Pizza?
The key ingredients are pizza dough, all-purpose flour, marinara sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni and honey, plus pantry basics.
Any tips for Hot Honey Pizza?
If the dough springs back, cover it and let it relax before stretching farther.
