chopped green pepper or sliced olives) optional, 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese. Mix the sugar and yeast in a big basin with water, and then leave it for five minutes. Combine salt
with oil. Add one cup of flour at a time and stir until a soft dough forms. Place onto a surface dusted with flour and knead for two to three minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Transfer to a bowl
that has been oiled, rotating once to coat the top. Place a cover on and allow the dough to rise in a warm area until it doubles, which should take around 45 minutes. Dough is pounded down
and then divided in half. Place each halves into a 12-inch pizza pan that has been oiled. Spread the tomato sauce, oregano, and basil mixture
over each crust. Add your preferred toppings if desired. Top with cheese. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes at 400°, or until the crust is gently browned.