Description
This Hot Honey Pizza with Ricotta is a delightful gluten-free treat combining a crispy Greek yogurt-based crust with creamy ricotta and mozzarella cheeses. Finished with a drizzle of spicy and sweet Mike’s Hot Honey, this recipe offers a perfect balance of flavors, ideal for a quick and flavorful homemade pizza experience using either an air fryer or oven.
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients
- 1 cup Gluten Free 1:1 Baking Flour
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt (fat free preferred)
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Sprinkle of garlic powder
- 1 egg white (for egg wash)
Toppings
- ½ – ¾ cup Tomato Sauce or Pizza Sauce
- ¾ cup mozzarella cheese (approximately 3 tablespoons per pizza)
- ¾ cup ricotta cheese (approximately 3 tablespoons per pizza)
- Sprinkle of oregano (or garlic powder and crushed red pepper to taste)
- 3 tablespoons Mike’s Hot Honey (about 2 teaspoons per pizza)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment, or a large bowl, mix the gluten-free flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder. Add the Greek yogurt and combine well, using a spatula and then your hands if mixing by hand. Adjust the dough consistency by adding more flour if sticky or more yogurt teaspoon by teaspoon if too dry.
- Knead the dough: On a well-floured surface, knead the dough until smooth and elastic, then form it into a large ball.
- Divide the dough: Use a knife or dough cutter to slice the dough ball into four equal portions.
- Roll out the portions: Roll each portion gently on a floured surface with a floured rolling pin, shaping into 4-5 inch circles, similar to small tortillas.
- Apply egg wash: Place each rolled dough circle onto a small piece of parchment paper and brush the top with egg white wash for a golden finish.
- For Air Fryer method – Preheat & cook crust: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (204°C). Cook the dough on the parchment for 5-8 minutes until the crust begins to turn golden.
- Add toppings for air fryer: Remove crust from air fryer, layer with tomato sauce, dollops of ricotta cheese, then mozzarella cheese evenly.
- Finish cooking in air fryer: Return the pizza to the air fryer without parchment, cook additional 5-8 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles. Sprinkle oregano (or garlic powder and crushed red pepper), then drizzle Mike’s Hot Honey on top.
- For Oven method – Preheat & cook crust: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Place the parchment with rolled dough on a sheet pan or pizza stone and bake for 8-10 minutes until the crust is lightly golden.
- Add toppings for oven: Remove crust from oven, spread tomato sauce, dollops of ricotta, then mozzarella cheese.
- Finish cooking in oven: Bake pizza without parchment for 5-8 minutes until cheese is bubbly and melted. Sprinkle oregano (or garlic powder and crushed red pepper) and drizzle Mike’s Hot Honey.
Notes
- The dough can be sticky initially; adjust flour or yogurt to achieve a smooth, non-sticky consistency.
- If you don’t have Mike’s Hot Honey, substitute with any spicy honey or honey mixed with chili flakes.
- The crust size is roughly 4-5 inches in diameter; this makes four small personal pizzas from the dough.
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat Greek yogurt, but fat-free works just fine.
- Be gentle when rolling and flipping dough to prevent tearing.
- Egg wash helps achieve a golden, glossy crust but can be omitted for egg-free diets.
- This recipe is gluten-free but contains dairy; adjust toppings for dietary restrictions accordingly.
