Hot Honey Pepperoni Flatbread (Print View)

Crispy flatbread layered with spicy pepperoni, melted mozzarella, and a sweet hot honey drizzle.

# Components:

→ Flatbread Base

01 - 2 store-bought or homemade flatbreads (8-inch each)

→ Sauce

02 - 120 ml pizza sauce or marinara

→ Cheese

03 - 170 g shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Meat

04 - 24 to 28 slices spicy pepperoni

→ Toppings

05 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, torn

→ Hot Honey

07 - 60 ml honey
08 - 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

→ Optional

09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing crust
10 - Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Set oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a baking sheet or pizza stone inside to heat.
02 - Mix honey with crushed red pepper flakes in a small bowl; set aside to infuse.
03 - Place flatbreads on parchment paper and brush edges lightly with olive oil if desired.
04 - Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce evenly over each flatbread, leaving a small border.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella uniformly over the sauce.
06 - Layer pepperoni slices over the cheese, then scatter thinly sliced red onion on top.
07 - Transfer flatbreads with parchment to the preheated baking surface and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until cheese melts and crust turns golden.
08 - Remove from oven, drizzle liberally with hot honey, garnish with torn basil leaves and black pepper if using, then slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The hot honey drizzle cuts through the rich cheese and spicy pepperoni in the most addictive way
  • It comes together in 25 minutes but tastes like something from a proper pizzeria
02 -
  • Preheating your baking sheet is the secret to a crispy bottom that does not get soggy
  • Let the hot honey sit for at least 15 minutes before serving so the heat really develops
03 -
  • Pat the pepperoni dry with paper towels before baking to reduce excess grease
  • If your flatbread starts getting too dark on the edges tent with foil for the last 2 minutes
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