Hot Honey Pizza with Spicy Chili Oil Drizzle
This hot honey pizza combines sweet, spicy, and savory flavors for the perfect balance. With a crispy crust, melty cheese, and a drizzle of NM Brands chili oil, this pizza is an absolute flavor bomb!
Ingredients:
(Serves 2-4)
For the Dough (or use store-bought pizza dough):
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
¾ cup warm water
1 tbsp olive oil
For the Pizza:
½ cup pizza sauce (or crushed San Marzano tomatoes)
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup fresh mozzarella, torn into pieces
¼ cup pepperoni or spicy soppressata
½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tbsp hot honey (see recipe below)
1 tbsp of chili oil (for finishing)
Fresh basil for garnish
For the Hot Honey:
¼ cup honey
1 tsp NM Brands chili oil
½ tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions:
Make the Dough (Skip if Using Store-Bought):
In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix and knead until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
Prepare the Hot Honey:
In a small saucepan, gently heat the honey over low heat.
Stir in chili oil. Set aside.
Assemble the Pizza:
Preheat the oven to 500°F (or as hot as it will go). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface into your desired shape.
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella, then place fresh mozzarella pieces on top.
Add pepperoni and a light drizzle of chili oil.
Bake the Pizza:
Transfer the pizza to the oven (use a baking sheet or pizza stone).
Bake for 8-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
Finish and Serve:
Drizzle hot honey over the pizza.
Add fresh basil and a final drizzle of chili oil for extra heat.
Slice and enjoy the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory!
This pizza is guaranteed to be a hit!🍕🔥🍯
