Making Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza with Ricotta is easy when you follow these straightforward steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat as well.
2. Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet or a pizza peel if using a stone.
3. Add Olive Oil: Brush the surface of the dough with olive oil to prevent it from getting soggy.
4. Spread the Ricotta: Spoon dollops of ricotta cheese evenly across the dough. Spread it slightly but leave some areas uncovered for the other toppings.
5. Layer with Mozzarella: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the ricotta, ensuring even coverage.
6. Add Pepperoni: Arrange the sliced pepperoni on top of the cheese, distributing them evenly.
7. Season: Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if you want extra heat.
8. Bake the Pizza: Place the pizza in the preheated oven (or on the hot pizza stone) and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
9. Drizzle with Hot Honey: Once the pizza is done, remove it from the oven and immediately drizzle hot honey over the top, adjusting the amount according to your taste.
10. Garnish and Serve: If desired, garnish the pizza with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.

These steps will guide you in creating this incredible pizza effortlessly.