Step 1: Preheat the Oven

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) or the highest setting your oven allows. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.

Step 2: Prepare the Pizza

1. Roll Out the Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness. Transfer it to a pizza peel or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
2. Add Sauce and Cheese: Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
3. Add Toppings: Arrange the sliced pepperoni (or your choice of toppings) evenly over the cheese.

Step 3: Bake

1. Bake the Pizza: Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven or onto the pizza stone. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.

Step 4: Drizzle and Serve

1. Add Hot Honey: Once the pizza is out of the oven, immediately drizzle the hot honey over the top. If desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes for extra heat.
2. Garnish and Enjoy: Garnish with fresh basil leaves if using, then slice and serve while hot.