Paulie Gee's Hellboy

Paulie Gee's Hellboy

  • Prep Time
    20 Minutes
  • Difficulty
    Medium
  • Servings
    2
Ingredients
  • Italian tomatoes
  • Fresh mozzarella
  • Soppressata picante
  • Parmigiano-reggiano
  • Mike's Hot Honey
Instructions

 

1. The Setup:

  • Crank that oven as hot as it'll go (we're talking 500°F+)
  • If you've got a pizza stone, get it in there now
  • Let everything heat up for at least 30 minutes

2. The Build:

  • Stretch your dough to about 12 inches (don't stress about perfect circles!)
  • Spread those tomatoes (less is more)
  • Layer torn mozzarella pieces
  • Add sopressata slices (they'll get beautifully crispy)
  • Shower with freshly grated Parm

3. The Bake:

  • Slide that beauty into the oven
  • Let it work its magic for about 7 minutes
  • Look for bubbling cheese and crispy sopressata edges

4. The Finish:

  • Pull it out when the crust is golden brown
  • Here comes the magic - drizzle generously with Mike's Hot Honey
  • Add any optional toppings (fresh basil is gorgeous here!)

Pro Tips!

  • Room temp dough is easier to work with
  • Less is more with toppings - don't overload!
  • That post-oven honey drizzle is EVERYTHING
  • Let it rest for a minute before slicing (if you can resist!)

Perfect Pairings

Starter Moves

  • Spicy Caesar Salad: With hot honey croutons
  • Marinated Olives: Warmed with hot honey and herbs
  • Burrata: Drizzled with hot honey and cracked pepper

Thirst Quenchers

  • Hot Honey Gin Fizz: Classic Italian with a twist
  • Spicy Honey Spritz: Light and refreshing
  • Hot Honey Michelada: Perfect pizza companion

Make It a Party!

Turn this into a pizza night extravaganza:

  • Make extra dough for experimenting
  • Set up a toppings bar
  • Keep plenty of Mike's Hot Honey for drizzling
  • Mix up some cocktails
  • Queue up some Italian tunes

Variations to Try

  • The Double Heat: Add hot honey before AND after baking
  • The Green Machine: Add arugula after baking
  • The Breakfast King: Add an egg for brunch vibes
  • The Extra Crispy: Let the sopressata get extra crunchy

Remember: Great pizza is about having fun and not being afraid to experiment. The beauty of the Hellboy is in its simplicity - let those quality ingredients shine.

Share your pizza adventures with us. Tag your creations - we love seeing your spin on this Brooklyn classic! 🍕✨🔥

Pro Tip: Make extra! These slices are just as good (some say even better) the next morning. Just reheat in a hot skillet and add a fresh drizzle of Mike's Hot Honey.

Now go forth and make some pizza magic! Your homemade Hellboy awaits! 🍕🍯✨

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