Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza (Print Version)
Crisp dough, spicy pepperoni, rich ricotta, and hot honey make this pizza truly unforgettable.
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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1 ball pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
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All-purpose flour, for dusting
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Cornmeal, for dusting
→ Toppings
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1/2 cup tomato sauce or pizza sauce
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/4 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, dolloped
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20 to 25 slices pepperoni
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1 to 2 tablespoons hot honey, store-bought or homemade
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Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
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Red pepper flakes, for extra heat (optional)
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 500°F or the highest setting. Place a pizza stone or sturdy baking sheet on the middle rack and allow it to heat for at least 30 minutes. Lightly dust a work surface with flour or cornmeal and roll out the pizza dough to a 12-inch round.
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Evenly spread tomato sauce over the pizza dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Distribute shredded mozzarella over the sauce. Top with pepperoni slices, then dollop spoonfuls of ricotta cheese evenly over the surface.
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Carefully transfer the assembled pizza to the preheated stone or tray. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and lightly browned.
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Drizzle hot honey over the hot pizza immediately after removing from the oven. Garnish with fresh basil. Optionally, sprinkle red pepper flakes for additional heat. Slice and serve promptly.
# Notes:
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Ensure the oven and pizza stone are thoroughly preheated to achieve a crisp crust.