Hot Honey Pepperoni Flatbread (Printable)

A crispy flatbread layered with spicy pepperoni, melted mozzarella, and a drizzle of sweet hot honey.

# What You'll Need:

→ Flatbread Base

01 - 2 store-bought or homemade flatbreads, approximately 8 inches 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Set oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a baking sheet or pizza stone inside to warm.
02 - Mix honey with crushed red pepper flakes in a small bowl and set aside to infuse.
03 - Arrange flatbreads on parchment paper and brush edges lightly with olive oil if preferred.
04 - Spread a thin, even layer of pizza sauce on each flatbread, leaving a small border around the edges.
05 - Distribute shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauced flatbreads.
06 - Arrange pepperoni slices atop the cheese, then scatter thinly sliced red onion over them.
07 - Carefully transfer flatbreads with parchment onto the preheated baking sheet or stone and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until cheese is melted and crust is golden.
08 - Remove from oven, drizzle hot honey generously over the flatbreads, then sprinkle torn basil leaves and fresh cracked black pepper if desired.
09 - Slice into portions and serve immediately to enjoy optimal texture and flavor.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The contrast between cool, creamy mozzarella and spicy-sweet honey creates an addictive flavor combination that keeps you reaching for another slice.
  • Everything comes together in 25 minutes, which means dinner can feel fancy without the fuss.
  • It's the kind of dish that surprises people—they expect ordinary pizza and get something with personality instead.
02 -
  • Don't skip preheating the baking sheet or stone—a cold sheet means a soft, disappointing bottom crust that won't get crispy no matter how long you bake it.
  • The parchment paper is not just for convenience; it prevents sticking and helps the crust brown evenly without burning.
  • Hot honey can separate if you let it sit too long before using it, so make it right before you bake and apply it immediately when the flatbread comes out of the oven.
03 -
  • If your pepperoni is thin and prone to curling, cup each slice slightly between your fingers before placing it on the cheese—it prevents them from bunching up unevenly during baking.
  • Let your honey mixture sit at room temperature for at least 30 seconds before drizzling so the pepper flakes distribute evenly throughout instead of settling at the bottom of the bowl.
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