Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza with Sourdough Pizza Crust

This Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza brings the heat in all the right ways. It’s savory, crispy, gooey with cheese, and finished with a sticky-sweet drizzle of hot honey that takes every bite up a notch. Homemade sourdough crust or store-bought, the spicy-sweet combo and crispy edges make this a pizza you’ll crave on repeat.

This hot honey pizza comes together fast, especially if you’ve got homemade pizza dough ready to go. All it takes is a few classic ingredients like mozzarella, pepperoni, and sauce, followed by a quick oven bake and a generous drizzle of hot honey. You can use a pizza stone, steel, sheet pan, or even an outdoor oven depending on what you’ve got. Perfect for pizza night when you want something a little extra.

Why You’ll Love Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza

• Big Flavor, Simple Ingredients: Just a few pantry staples give you restaurant-style results.
• That Hot Honey Finish: Sweet heat cuts through the richness of cheese and pepperoni.
• Multiple Baking Options: Works with whatever oven setup you’ve got.
• Crispy-Chewy Crust: Sourdough gives you the best of both worlds: crisp edges and chewy bite.
• Fast Weeknight-Friendly: Only takes about 30 minutes if using premade dough.

Ingredients Needed To Make Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza

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• Pizza sauce
• Shredded mozzarella cheese
• Shredded parmesan cheese
• Pepperoni slices
• Hot honey
• Sourdough pizza dough (homemade or premade)

Variations and Substitutions

• DIY Hot Honey: Stir chili flakes into regular honey for a homemade version.
• Swap the Cheese: Try provolone or fresh mozzarella for a meltier texture.
• Change the Meat: Sub in turkey pepperoni or soppressata for a twist.

How To Make Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza

1. Preheat Your Oven: Set it to 475°F. If using a stone or steel, preheat it for at least 15–30 minutes.
2. Roll Out the Dough: Use a floured surface and shape it to your desired thickness. Move to parchment paper for easy transfer.
3. Assemble the Pizzas: Spread sauce, layer on mozzarella, top with pepperoni, and finish with a sprinkle of parmesan.
4. Choose Your Baking Method:

• Pizza Stone or Steel: Bake 8–12 minutes until golden and bubbly.
• Sheet Pan: Bake 12–15 minutes directly on an oiled baking sheet.
• Outdoor Pizza Oven: Bake at 700°F+ for 2–4 minutes, rotating halfway.

5. Finish and Serve: Drizzle hot honey over hot pizza. Add more grated parmesan cheese if you like. Slice and serve immediately.

Commonly Asked Questions

What’s the Best Way to Drizzle the Hot Honey?

Use a spoon or squeeze bottle right after baking while the pizza is still hot. That way, it melts into the cheese and crust without making it soggy.

Can I Make This Pizza Ahead?

You can prep the dough and even pre-assemble the pizza up to a few hours ahead. Just wait to bake until ready to serve and add the hot honey last.

What’s the Best Crust to Use?

A sourdough crust gives great texture and tang, but store-bought dough works fine too. Just make sure it’s fully thawed and rested before rolling out.

How Do I Store Leftovers?

Let slices cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 400°F oven or toaster oven until the crust crisps back up.

Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza

Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza combines crispy sourdough crust with spicy pepperoni, gooey cheese, and a drizzle of sticky-sweet hot honey. Fast, bold, and crowd-pleasing.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course dinner

Servings 6

Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

• Rolling pin (if using fresh dough)
• Pizza oven
• Oven mitts
• Grater for fresh parmesan

Ingredients

 

 

• ½ cup pizza sauce
• 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
• Pepperoni slices to preference
• 6 tbsp hot honey 3 tbsp per pizza
• 2 sourdough pizza crust homemade or premade

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Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 475°F. If using a pizza stone or steel, place it in the oven to preheat as well (15–30 min ahead). See methods below- maybe link this before the recipe)
• Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer to a sheet of parchment paper for easy handling.

Assemble the pizza:

• Spread ¼ cup pizza sauce on each crust.
• Sprinkle with 4 oz mozzarella per pizza.
• Add desired amount of pepperoni.
• Finish with ¼ cup shredded parmesan on each pizza.

Baking Methods

• Pizza stone or steel: Slide parchment + pizza onto the stone. Bake 8–12 minutes, or until cheese is melted and crust is golden.
• Sheet pan: Place crust directly on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Bake 12–15 minutes, or until crust is crisp and cheese is bubbling.
• Outdoor pizza oven: Preheat to 700°F+. Bake 2–4 minutes, rotating halfway for even browning.

Finishing Touches

• Grate fresh parmesan over hot pizzas.
• Drizzle 3 tbsp hot honey on each.
• Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

Substitutions

• Hot honey: Mix 3 tbsp honey + pinch of chili flakes
• Mozzarella: Try fresh mozzarella or provolone
• Pepperoni: Sub turkey pepperoni or soppressata

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 9gFat: 12gSodium: 600mgSugar: 5g

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This one’s always a hit when I want something bold but easy. The hot honey brings something unexpected, and I love how the crust crisps up around the pepperoni edges. If you haven’t tried spicy-sweet pizza yet, this is the one to start with.