Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Thai red chile flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound store-bought pizza dough, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 4 ounces pepperoni, sliced
  • ½ cup pepperoncini peppers
  • 2 tablespoons fresh Thai basil
Directions
  1. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.
  2. Whisk in the honey, Thai sweet chili sauce, and Thai red chile flakes.
  3. Add the garlic and simmer 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove from the heat and stir in the salt and pepper. Let cool slightly while preparing the pizza.
  5. Preheat the oven with a pizza stone or a baking sheet inside to 475 F.
  6. Stretch or roll the dough into a 14-inch circle on parchment paper.
  7. Transfer the parchment paper with the dough to the preheated pizza peel or baking sheet. Brush lightly with olive oil.
  8. Sprinkle the oregano, black pepper, and sea salt over the surface.
  9. Top with the shredded mozzarella, leaving a ½-inch border.
  10. Distribute the pepperoni and pepperoncini evenly over the cheese.
  11. Bake 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  12. Remove the pizza from the oven. Drizzle the hot honey generously over the entire pizza. Scatter the fresh basil.
  13. Serve the hot honey pepperoni pizza immediately.