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Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza

A sweet-spicy pizza topped with pepperoni, ricotta, and drizzled with hot honey, perfect for the whole family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pizza Base
  • 1 pound pizza dough homemade or store-bought
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce Classico garlic flavor recommended
Cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese provides that stretchy goodness
  • 3/4 cup ricotta cheese use whatever is on sale
Toppings
  • 20 slices pepperoni choose quality for best results
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or substitute with butter
  • 2 tablespoons hot honey Mike's Hot Honey recommended
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional for extra kick
  • Fresh basil leaves optional garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
  2. On a floured surface, stretch or roll out your pizza dough to about a 12-inch round.
  3. Transfer the dough to a piece of parchment paper.
  4. Brush the dough lightly with olive oil.
  5. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving about a 1/2-inch border.
Topping
  1. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the sauce, then dollop the ricotta cheese across the pizza.
  2. Arrange the pepperoni slices on top.
  3. Sprinkle the crushed red pepper flakes over the pizza.
Baking
  1. Carefully transfer the pizza (still on the parchment) onto the preheated stone or baking sheet.
  2. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
  3. Pull the pizza out of the oven and drizzle hot honey over the pizza.
  4. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve hot.

Notes

Reduce the amount of sauce if using many toppings to prevent sogginess. A rolling pin is useful, but a clean wine bottle can work too. Serve on a wooden board for a rustic feel and provide extra hot honey for those who want more heat.