Sausage Ricotta Honey Hot Pizza
A delightful blend of savory, sweet, and a bit of heat that elevates your pizza night with ricotta cheese, spicy sausage, and honey.
Ingredients
Pizza Base Ingredients
- 1 lb Pizza dough Store-bought or homemade
- 1 tbsp Olive oil For brushing the dough
Toppings
- 8 oz Spicy sausage, crumbled Choose your preferred brand
- 15 oz Ricotta cheese Could use whole milk ricotta
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded Mozzarella for topping
- 2 tbsp Honey To drizzle on top
- 1 tbsp Fresh basil leaves, chopped For garnish after baking
- 1 tsp Red pepper flakes Adjust for spice level
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper For seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Salt To taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure the pizza bakes perfectly.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into your desired shape. Make it thin for a crispier crust or thicker for a chewier bite.
- Transfer the rolled dough onto a pizza stone or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the dough lightly with olive oil, then spread a layer of ricotta cheese across the surface.
- Evenly distribute the crumbled spicy sausage on top of the ricotta.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sausage.
- Drizzle honey generously across the pizza to taste.
- Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, and season with black pepper and salt.
Baking
- Place the pizza in the oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Once done, remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool for a couple of minutes.
Serving
- Garnish with fresh basil before slicing into pieces and serving.
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Notes
For an elevated experience, consider par-baking your crust before adding toppings and using high-quality sausage. You can also use a variety of cheeses for a richer flavor.