Description
This Pepperoni and Ricotta Pizza offers a delightful combination of savory pepperoni and creamy ricotta cheese, perfect for family gatherings or busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- Extra olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and salt. Gradually pour in the warm water and olive oil while stirring until a rough dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer to a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone inside if using.
- Roll Out the Dough: Punch down the risen dough, roll it into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface.
- Assemble the Pizza: Spread ricotta over the dough, drizzle with hot honey, sprinkle mozzarella, and arrange pepperoni and olives.
- Bake It: Slide the pizza into the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
- Finish and Serve: Top with fresh basil, drizzle with olive oil, slice, and serve hot.
Notes
For a crisper crust, pre-bake the crust for 5 minutes before adding toppings. Experiment with different cheese varieties for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg