Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat for about 30 minutes.

On a floured surface, roll out your pizza dough into a 12-inch round, about a quarter-inch thick.

Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza peel or a baking sheet dusted with flour or cornmeal. Spread tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a half-inch border.

Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then arrange pepperoni slices on top. Add dollops of ricotta for creamy richness.

Slide the assembled pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 8-12 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.

Drizzle hot honey over the pizza, scatter fresh basil leaves, and sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired. Slice and serve immediately.