
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! 🍕🍯✨