DOUGH:
1 package dry yeast
1 cup lukewarm water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups (approx) flour

SAUCE:
2 cups pizza sauce (unseasoned OR basil only), OR 1 cup tomato puree and 1 cup ground whole tomatoes
1 1/2-2 teaspoons of salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons parmesan cheese
3 teaspoons olive oil

for sauce: mix all ingredients together until well combined.

for dough: in a mixing bowl, sprinkle yeast over warm water and let stand 5 minutes to soften. add sugar and salt and mix well. add 1 1/2 cups flour and mix until smooth. add just enough more flour to make a dough just barely firm enough to handle. knead until smooth. divide the dough in half. knead each piece into a ball. let rise 30 minutes.

form each ball into pizza shape. cover with sauce, cheese, and other toppings of your choice, if desired. bake at 425 degrees until done.