2tablespoonsolive oil plus extra for drizzling(20 grams)
1teaspoonsalt
Remaining ingredients
5ouncesshredded sharp cheddar
3ouncesshredded mozzarella
¾cuppizza sauce
½teaspoonred chili flakes
¼teaspoonItalian seasoning
3ouncessliced pepperoni
2tablespoonssliced pepperoncini
2tablespoonshot honey
Instructions
Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. Brush 10-inch cast iron pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil, coating the bottom and sides of the pan.
Make pizza dough. Combine warm water, yeast, sugar, flour, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and salt in a large bowl. Mix until dough comes together. Transfer to a clean working counter and knead for 4 minutes. Alternatively, knead the dough in the stand mixer for 4 minutes. Cover dough and let rest for 15 minutes.
Transfer the dough to the prepared cast iron pan and gently spread to fill the pan. Bake for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine cheddar and mozzarella in a large bowl. Remove dough from the oven and sprinkle ⅔ of the cheese mixture on top, making sure to spread the cheese to the edge of the dough.
Spoon pizza sauce on top of the cheese and sprinkle Italian seasoning and red chili flakes. Add remaining cheese and lay pepperoni on top. Place cast iron pan on a baking sheet and bake on the lowest rack in the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
Run a knife around the edge of the pizza crust to loosen the edges. Top pizza with pepperoncini and drizzle hot honey on top. Slice and serve.
Notes
If you don't have a cast iron pan, can use an oven-safe pan or 9x9 inch baking dish. You can also use a 12-inch skillet but the crust will be thinner. If using a 12-inch pan, adjust the cooking time accordingly.