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A pepperoni pizza topped with jalapeños and hot honey
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Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza

This Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza - wow! Homemade pizza crust is topped with rich tomato sauce, classic pepperoni, spicy jalapeños, and a sweet and tangy hot honey.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Dough Rise:6 hours
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Hot Honey, Jalapeno, Pepperoni, Pizza, Pizza Dough
Servings: 8 slices

Ingredients

For the pizza dough:

  • 1 cup water, 100-110 degrees
  • 2 1/4 tsp yeast (one envelope)
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

For the pizza:

  • 1 cup tomato sauce (more or less depending how saucy you like your pie)
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
  • 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

For the hot honey:

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

For the pizza dough:

  • In a small bowl mix water, yeast, and sugar. Once combined, cover and allow to stand for 10 minutes, until bubbly.
  • In the bowl of a standing mixer with the dough hook attached, add the flour, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and salt. Once the yeast mixture is ready, add to the flour.
  • Mix until combined and a soft dough forms, about 5 minutes. Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray.
  • Cover with a dishtowel and place it in a warm corner of your kitchen. Allow to rise at least 6 hours. (You can make this dough in advance; allowing it to rise in the refrigerator will take 24 hours). If refrigerated, remove an hour before you’re ready to use, allowing it to come to room temperature. Punch dough down.
  • Brush 1 teaspoon olive oil on baking sheet. Transfer dough to a baking sheet, using lightly floured fingers to shape the dough into your desired shape. Brush remaining teaspoon of oil on top of the dough, focusing mainly on the outer edge that won't be covered with toppings.

For the pizza:

  • Preheat ovn to 400 degrees.
  • Top the prepared dough with the tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and jalapeño slices (reserve some for serving!).
  • Bake for 20 minutes until the crust of the pizza is golden brown. If you prefer a pizza that has crispier crust, be sure to check the bottom of the pizza and adjust the cook time to your liking.

For the hot honey:

  • In a small glass ish combine the honey, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
  • Drizzle hot honey over the pizza and slice. Serve warm and with extra jalapeño slices and red pepper flakes!