Vegetarian pizza

In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the flour mixture.
Mix everything together until a dough forms.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise for about 1-2 hours or until it has doubled in size.

In a small saucepan, heat the tomato sauce or passata over low heat.
Add the minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.

Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to heat.

Punch down the risen dough and divide it into two equal portions for two pizzas.
Roll out each portion of dough on a lightly floured surface into a thin round shape, about 12 inches (30 cm) in diameter.
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a piece of parchment paper to make it easier to transfer to the oven.

Spread a thin layer of the prepared pizza sauce over the dough.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
Add your choice of toppings: bell peppers, red onion, black olives, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes.

Carefully transfer the parchment paper with the pizza onto the preheated baking stone or baking sheet in the oven.
Bake for about 15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.

Slice the vegetarian pizza and serve hot. Enjoy!
Feel free to customize the toppings to your preference. Enjoy your homemade vegetarian pizza!