Description
A crispy, cheesy, and slightly sweet white pizza topped with Grana Padano, Prosciutto di San Daniele, and a spicy hot honey drizzle.
Ingredients
For the Pizza:
- 16 oz (450g) fresh pizza dough
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Toppings:
- 6 oz (170g) fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 cup (240g) fresh ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup (50g) freshly grated Grana Padano cheese
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
For the Hot Honey:
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 pinches chili powder or red pepper flakes
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
For Garnish:
- 6–8 slices Prosciutto di San Daniele
- Additional Grana Padano cheese, for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Place a cast-iron skillet or pizza stone in the oven to preheat while you prepare the dough.
2. Stretch the Pizza Dough
- Lightly flour a clean surface with 1 tbsp flour and place the dough on top. Sprinkle the remaining 1 tbsp flour over the dough.
- Stretch the dough until it’s slightly larger than the base of your cast-iron pan or pizza stone.
3. Prepare the Cast-Iron Pan
- Remove the preheated cast-iron skillet from the oven and drizzle olive oil on the bottom and sides.
- Carefully transfer the stretched dough to the pan, pressing it lightly into place.
- Brush the crust edges with a little more olive oil for a golden finish.
4. Add the Cheese Layers
- Slice mozzarella cheese into 1/4-inch thick slices and layer them evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border for the crust.
- In a separate bowl, mix ricotta, freshly grated Grana Padano, and kosher salt until combined.
- Spoon dollops of the ricotta mixture over the mozzarella.
5. Cook the Pizza
- Place the cast-iron pan on the stovetop over medium-high heat for 4 minutes. This step helps form a crispy crust.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 16-18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
6. Make the Hot Honey
- While the pizza is baking, prepare the hot honey by combining honey, chili powder, and cayenne pepper in a small saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the honey is warm and runny. Do not boil.
7. Assemble & Serve
- Remove the pizza from the oven and transfer it to a cutting board.
- Arrange slices of Prosciutto di San Daniele over the pizza.
- Drizzle with hot honey, add extra Grana Padano cheese, and serve immediately!
Notes
Crispy Crust Tip: Heating the cast iron before baking ensures a crispy, golden crust.
Cheese Variations: If you can’t find Grana Padano, Parmesan is a great substitute.
Balancing the Heat: Reduce the cayenne pepper in the hot honey if you prefer mild heat.
Serving Suggestion: Pairs beautifully with a simple arugula salad or a glass of Prosecco.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pizza
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg