Paulie Gee's Hellboy

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! 🍕🍯✨