Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pizza Base
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1 pizza dough
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¾ cup marinara sauce
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2 cups mozzarella cheese or a mix with provolone cheese
→ Toppings
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15 pepperoni slices
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⅓ cup ricotta cheese
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1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped, plus more for garnish
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2 tablespoons hot honey
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 550°F or the highest temperature your oven can go. Dust the pizza dough with flour and stretch into a 14-inch circle with a slightly thicker 1-inch crust. Place on parchment paper if using a pizza steel/stone, or directly on a floured baking sheet.
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Spread marinara sauce on the pizza, leaving 1 inch around the sides for the crust. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and arrange pepperoni slices on top.
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In a small bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with fresh basil and dollop teaspoonfuls across the pizza.
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Bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is lightly browned and crust is golden. If using a pizza steel/stone, remove parchment paper 2 minutes into cooking. Rotate the pizza halfway through for even cooking.
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Garnish with fresh basil and drizzle with hot honey before serving.
# Notes:
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This next-level pizza is savory with a hint of sweetness and absolutely addicting!
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The combination of pepperoni, basil ricotta, and hot honey creates the perfect balance of flavors.
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For best results, use a pizza steel or stone and the highest oven temperature possible.
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You can dust a pizza peel with cornmeal instead of using parchment paper if preferred.