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Hot Honey Pizza

A delightful pizza that combines savory richness from cheeses and cured meats with a sweet and spicy kick from hot honey.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 375
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pizza Base
  • 1 piece Pizza Dough Soft yet stretchy dough.
  • ¼ cup Pizza Sauce Rich and tangy sauce.
Cheeses
  • ¼ cup Mozzarella Cheese Creamy and melty.
  • ¼ cup Ricotta Cheese Light and mildly sweet.
Cured Meats
  • 2 pieces Prosciutto, shredded Provides savory crunch.
  • 4 pieces Coppa Adds rich aromatic quality.
Toppings
  • 12 slivers Thinly Sliced Red Onion Adds a fresh bite.
  • 2 tablespoons Hot Honey Provides spicy-sweet drizzle.
  • ¼ teaspoon Finishing Salt (optional) Enhances flavors.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your pizza oven to 700 degrees or adapt for a standard home oven.
  2. Dust a wooden pizza peel with flour to prevent sticking.
  3. Stretch the pizza dough into an 11 to 13-inch circle.
Topping the Pizza
  1. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough.
  2. Add dollops of mozzarella and ricotta cheese.
  3. Sprinkle prosciutto, coppa, and finish with thinly sliced red onions on top.
Baking
  1. Ensure dough slides easily on the peel; sprinkle with more flour if needed.
  2. Slide the pizza into the preheated oven, turning it every 15 seconds.
  3. Bake for about 2 minutes until crust is bubbly and golden.
Finishing Touches
  1. Drizzle hot honey over the baked pizza.
  2. Add a sprinkle of finishing salt if desired and cut into slices.

Notes

For optimal flavor, use high-quality ingredients. Customize toppings based on your preferences, and experiment with different brands of hot honey to adjust spiciness.