Ingredients
Gather your ingredients, and let’s get started. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 cup hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
If you’re feeling adventurous, try making your own hot honey by gently warming honey and infusing it with chili flakes. It’s a fun twist I picked up during my travels, and it’s perfect for adding a personal touch.
Instructions
The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity. Here’s how to bring it all together:
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it heats.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface until it’s about 12 inches in diameter. If you’re using a pizza stone, transfer the dough to a piece of parchment paper for easy transfer.
- Brush the dough with olive oil, then evenly spread the pizza sauce over the surface, leaving a small border for the crust.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the sauce, ensuring even coverage.
- Arrange the pepperoni slices on top of the cheese, and sprinkle with oregano and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Transfer the pizza to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Once done, remove the pizza from the oven and drizzle with hot honey. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Let the pizza cool slightly before slicing, then dive into your flavorful creation!
Remember, cooking is all about trust — trust your instincts, embrace the process, and don’t be afraid to make it your own.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International