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Hot Honey Pizza

A deliciously indulgent pizza featuring mozzarella cheese, hot honey, and fresh basil, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pizza Base
  • 1 package Pizza Dough Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For brushing the dough
Cheese and Toppings
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Part-skim for a healthier option
  • 1/4 cup Hot Honey Or mix honey with cayenne as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to spice preference
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Fresh is preferred for flavor
  • to taste Salt and Pepper For enhancing flavors

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) for a crispy crust.
  2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, about a quarter of an inch.
  3. Brush the dough with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Assembling the Pizza
  1. Spread a generous layer of mozzarella cheese over the dough evenly.
  2. Drizzle hot honey over the cheese and sprinkle red pepper flakes.
Baking
  1. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
  2. Top with fresh basil after removing from the oven.
Serving
  1. Slice, serve, and enjoy your gourmet hot honey pizza!

Notes

Use a pizza stone for best results and avoid overloading with toppings.