In a small bowl, dissolve the sugar in the warm water and sprinkle the yeast over the top. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour as needed.

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

While the dough is rising, mix the tomato sauce, oregano, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl. Set it aside.

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.

Once the dough has risen, punch it down to remove excess air. Turn it out onto a floured surface and divide it if you want to make two smaller pizzas. Roll or stretch the dough into your desired shape.

Spread a generous amount of pizza sauce over the shaped dough. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, then layer on your favorite toppings.

Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven (or onto the hot pizza stone, if using). Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.

Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes. Slice it up and enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce!