1cup(236 ml) water warmed to 100– 110 °F (38 - 43°C)
1package instant dry yeast3/4 ounce
1tablespoonhoney
1teaspoonkosher salt
1tablespoonolive oil
3cups(450 grams) all-purpose flour
For the topping:
¼cup(62 grams) fresh ricotta
Zest of 1 large lemon
2tablespoonsfreshly grated Parmesan cheeseplus extra for topping
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
3mini peppers cut into rings
20asparagus spears
3spring onionsthinly sliced
¼cup(5 grams) freshly chopped basil for garnish
Instructions
Add the water to a bowl and stir in the yeast, honey, salt and olive oil. Set aside until you start to see the yeast activate and create bubbles.
To a clean work surface pile the flour and make a well in the center.
Add a little of the yeast liquid and use your fingers to slowly incorporate flour. Add a little more liquid as it is absorbed by the flour until you get a nice dough ball. You may not use all the liquid, don't let the dough be too sticky. Knead the dough for 5 minutes until smooth.
Lightly oil a bowl with a little olive oil and transfer the dough to the bowl.
Turn once to coat all sides with the oil. Cover the bowl and put the bowl in a warm area to rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
Punch down the dough and place it in a lightly-floured surface. Divide the dough into 2 balls. Cover and allow to rest for 20 minutes. You can freeze the other ball for the future.
Position oven rack about 4-5 inches from the top of the oven and preheat a pizza stone and the oven to 450°F/232°C.
Make the topping:
To a mixing bowl add the ricotta, lemon zest, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
Roll the pizza dough out using a combination of your hands and rolling pin to 13 inch round onto a sheet of parchment paper
Spread the ricotta evenly over the dough, leaving a 1 inch border.
Arrange the vegetables and top with a little grated parmesan cheese.
Use the parchment paper to transfer the pizza to the stone and bake for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes slide the parchment out from under the stone and rotate the pizza, bake for a further 5 minutes.