Step 1

Preheat oven to 450°F and place a pizza stone or flat/inverted baking sheet inside

Step 2

Once oven is preheated, let pan heat for at least 15 minutes

Step 3

In a medium bowl, sift flour, baking powder and soda, salt, and sugar

Step 4

Add warm water and olive oil

Step 5

Stir to combine with a wooden spoon

Step 6

The dough will be shaggy

Step 7

Combine dough together with your hands and knead for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth

Step 8

If the dough feels sticky, add a light sprinkle of flour and knead until tacky to touch

Step 9

Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured work surface

Step 10

Using a rolling pin, roll dough to desired shape and size using the dimensions of your preheated pizza stone or pan as a guide

Step 11

When your pan is thoroughly preheated, sprinkle evenly with cornmeal or semolina

Step 12

Carefully transfer rolled-out dough to the pan and parbake for 5 minutes to set

Step 13

Top parbaked crust with toppings of choice and bake an additional 10 to 12 minutes until cheese is melted and crust is lightly browned

Step 14

Slice and serve