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Hot Honey Pizza with Ricotta and Gluten-Free Crust Recipe

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 16 mins
  • Total Time: 26 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Pizza
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Hot Honey Pizza with Ricotta features a homemade gluten-free pizza crust that is both easy to prepare and delicious. Perfect for Friday night dinners, this recipe can be cooked in the oven or air fryer to achieve a crispy and golden base topped with layers of pizza sauce, creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and a sweet-spicy drizzle of hot honey. The blend of gooey cheese and spicy honey makes this pizza an exciting twist on traditional flavors.

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 1 cup plus extra gluten-free flour for rolling
  • ¾ cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Sprinkle of garlic powder
  • 1 egg white (for egg wash)

Toppings:

  • ½ to ¾ cup pizza sauce (about 2-3 tablespoons per pizza)
  • ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 3 tablespoons per pizza; can be adjusted)
  • ¾ cup ricotta cheese (about 3 tablespoons per pizza)
  • Sprinkle of oregano
  • Sprinkle of garlic powder
  • Dash of crushed red pepper flakes
  • Mike’s Hot Honey (for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Make the crust dough: In a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook or in a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder. Add the Greek yogurt and combine until a dough forms. If the dough is sticky, gradually add more flour; if too dry, add yogurt one teaspoon at a time.
  2. Knead and divide the dough: On a well-floured surface, knead the dough by hand until smooth. Shape into one large ball. Using a knife or dough cutter, divide the dough into 4 equal portions.
  3. Roll out the dough: Working one piece at a time, gently roll out each dough portion on a floured surface with a floured rolling pin to approximately 4-5 inches in diameter, similar to a small tortilla. Carefully transfer each dough round onto a small piece of parchment paper and brush the top with egg white for a glossy finish.
  4. Preheat and cook crust (Air Fryer method): Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C). Place the parchment with dough inside and cook for 5-8 minutes until the crust starts to turn golden.
  5. Add toppings (Air Fryer method): Remove the crust from the air fryer. Spread pizza sauce evenly, add dollops of ricotta cheese, then sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top.
  6. Cook topped pizza (Air Fryer method): Return the pizza (without parchment) to the air fryer and cook for another 5-8 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove and sprinkle oregano, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes. Drizzle with Mike’s Hot Honey before serving.
  7. Preheat and cook crust (Oven method): Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Place the parchment with dough on a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake for 8-10 minutes until the crust edges start to turn golden.
  8. Add toppings (Oven method): Remove crust from oven, add pizza sauce, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella as described above.
  9. Cook topped pizza (Oven method): Bake the pizza again without parchment paper for an additional 5-8 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove and season with oregano, garlic powder, crushed red pepper flakes, and finish with a drizzle of Mike’s Hot Honey.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of mozzarella according to preference; the ricotta provides creamy richness even with less mozzarella.
  • Use gluten-free flour to keep the crust gluten-free.
  • The egg white wash helps achieve a golden, shiny crust but can be omitted for vegan adaptation.
  • Mike’s Hot Honey adds a spicy-sweet finish, but you can substitute with any favorite hot honey or honey with chili flakes.
  • Be gentle when rolling out dough to avoid tearing or sticking.
  • If using the oven, a pizza stone helps create a crispier crust.

Find it online: https://dishrise.com/hot-honey-pizza-with-ricotta-and-gluten-free-crust-recipe/