Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a slice of Hot Honey Pizza, featuring the golden sweetness of local New York State honey paired with a kick of spicy goodness. This unique combination of flavors will take your pizza experience to a whole new level, showcasing the best of New York's culinary scene. Today it’s easier than ever to get your hands on some delicious local honey - check out your local farmer’s market, roadside stands, or even your local grocery store to find a beautiful golden jar of the good stuff!

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Hot Honey Pizza 

Ingredients:

- 1 pound pizza dough

- 1/2 cup tomato sauce

- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

- 1/4 cup pickled jalapenos, sliced

- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

- 1/4 cup local New York State honey

- Red pepper flakes, for garnish

- Olive oil, for drizzling

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to the highest temperature setting (usually around 500°F or higher) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to heat up.

2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.

3. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

4. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, followed by the pickled jalapenos and torn basil leaves.

5. Carefully transfer the pizza to the hot pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.

6. Bake the pizza for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and melted.

7. Remove the pizza from the oven and drizzle the local New York State honey over the hot pizza.

8. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes for an extra kick of spice.

9. Finish the pizza with a drizzle of olive oil before slicing and serving.

This Hot Honey Pizza is a true celebration of flavors, combining the sweetness of local New York State honey with the heat of pickled jalapenos and red pepper flakes. The result is a harmonious balance of sweet, spicy, and savory notes that will leave you craving more with each bite.