Spicy-Sweet Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza with Buttermilk Ranch

Get ready for a pizza night that beats any delivery! This homemade hot honey pepperoni pizza combines a crispy, golden crust with spicy-sweet chili-infused honey and a cool, creamy buttermilk ranch dip. It’s a flavor explosion that’s surprisingly simple to make in your own kitchen.

We start with pre-made pizza dough that you stretch and shape into perfect ovals. Top it with rich marinara, gooey mozzarella, fresh shallot, green pepper, tomato and plenty of pepperoni. After baking to perfection, a drizzle of hot honey adds that irresistible sweet heat. Serve with ranch for dipping-every bite is better than the last.

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Ingredients

0.5 ounce Hot HoneyView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Long Green PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 cup Mozzarella CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

3.5 ounce PepperoniView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Pizza DoughView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit TomatoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1.5 ounce Buttermilk Ranch DressingView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup FlourView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit ShallotView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

5 ounce Marinara SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon (tsp) Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Adjust an oven rack to the top position (top and middle for 4 servings) and preheat to 475°F. Wash and dry all produce. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of flour onto a clean work surface. Remove pizza dough from packaging and place on floured surface. Shape each piece into a ball (spray hands with nonstick spray or dust with flour to prevent sticking). Sprinkle another 2 tablespoons of flour on top of dough balls. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
2. While dough rests, halve, peel and thinly slice the shallot. Core, deseed and dice the green pepper into 1-inch pieces. Thinly slice the tomato into rounds.
3. After dough has rested, line a baking sheet (or two for 4 servings) with parchment paper. Working with one dough ball at a time, carefully press and stretch into a rough oval shape and place on one side of the prepared sheet. Repeat with remaining dough (you’ll have two ovals per sheet). Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rest for 15 minutes. This makes stretching easier.
4. Using floured hands, press and stretch each dough oval into a larger shape, about 10 inches long and 5 to 6 inches wide. Spread with as much marinara as you like; sprinkle with mozzarella. Top with desired amounts of shallot, green pepper, tomato and pepperoni. Drizzle or brush edges of dough with olive oil.
5. Bake on the top rack until crusts are golden brown and crisp, 14-18 minutes. For 4 servings, bake on top and middle racks, swapping positions halfway through.
6. Drizzle pizzas with hot honey to taste. Slice as desired. Divide between plates and serve with ranch dressing on the side for dipping.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use store-bought pizza dough instead?

Yes, any pre-made pizza dough will work. Just follow the same resting and shaping instructions.

What if I don't have hot honey?

You can substitute regular honey mixed with a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper for a similar spicy-sweet effect.

Can I make this pizza ahead of time?

The pizza is best enjoyed fresh from the oven. However, you can prep the toppings in advance and assemble just before baking.