The secret is starting early. Mix your dough ingredients and knead until smooth. 🧑‍🍳 Allow the dough to proof at room temperature for over an hour, then refrigerate it for 24-48 hours. Time is the magic ingredient for a flavorful crust!

Heat olive oil in a saucepan and sauté minced garlic until it smells heavenly. Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and all the herbs and spices. Simmer the sauce until thick and rich. 🍅 Make extra because leftovers freeze beautifully!

Once your dough has rested and come to room temperature, roll it out into a thin circle about 10-12 inches in diameter. Flour your surface to avoid sticking.

Spread a generous spoonful of pizza sauce onto your dough. Add sliced mozzarella, pepperoni, dollops of ricotta, halved olives, and a sprinkle of parmesan.

If using a pizza oven, preheat to 750-800°F. For a traditional oven, crank it up to 500°F and heat a pizza stone. Bake until the crust is golden and the cheese bubbles, about 10-12 minutes in a standard oven. 🙌

Once out of the oven, drizzle hot honey over the pizza, sprinkle crushed red pepper, and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve hot and enjoy!