In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until it becomes foamy. This ensures your dough will rise properly.

Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms. Knead for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Preheat your oven to 475°F. If you have a pizza stone, place it inside while preheating.

Roll out the dough into a 12–14 inch circle. Transfer it to your pizza pan. Brush the edges lightly with olive oil and sprinkle garlic powder for that signature flavor.

Spread pizza sauce evenly, leaving a 1-inch border. Add mozzarella cheese and your favorite toppings like pepperoni.

Bake for 12–15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.

Let it cool for 5 minutes, then slice and enjoy with garlic dipping sauce if you like.