-Dissolve yeast and sugar in water; allow to rest for 8 minutes.

In a separate bowl, combine flour and salt.

-Pour yeast mixture over flour mixture and mix well with a heavy spoon.

-Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 2 minutes.

-Working from the edges to the center, press dough into a 12" circle. We've also found that holding the dough up, off the counter and stretching it works well, too (keep rotating the dough circle as you stretch to keep an even circle forming).

-Place dough on a lightly greased pizza pan and stretch dough to edges.

-Spread sauce over crust and top with cheese and desired toppings.

-Bake in a 500 degree oven for 8-12 minutes, or until edges are golden.