Creating Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza is a straightforward process; just follow these steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough onto a piece of parchment paper for easy handling.
4. Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. Spoon dollops of ricotta cheese across the sauce for creamy pockets of flavor.
6. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the entire pizza.
7. Arrange the sliced pepperoni on top of the cheese, ensuring even distribution.
8. Drizzle the olive oil over the pizza to enhance flavor and help with browning.
9. Carefully remove the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet from the oven and transfer the pizza (with parchment paper) onto it.
10. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
11. Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes.
12. Drizzle the hot honey over the pizza generously.
13. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if you like extra heat.
14. Slice the pizza and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

These steps will guide you in creating this incredible pizza with minimal fuss.