Preheat pizza stone in oven at 500°F.

Heat water for 2 minutes in microwave.

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

In the meantime, combine flour, salt and Italian seasoning.

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

Add 1 tbsp flour if needed.

Turn dough on to a floured surface and knead for 2 minutes.

Dust more flour on surface if needed .

Using a rolling pin, roll dough into a 12" circle of even thickness (about 1/4") flipping over to roll each side (don't press too hard when rolling or dough may stick to surface).

Cut off any excess edges to make a neat circle.

Palm down, slide your hands under dough and lifting carefully place on to a hot pizza stone.

Bake at 500°F for 4 minutes.

Remove from oven and top with your favorite toppings (don't go too crazy with the toppings, a little goes a long way).

Return to oven for 6-8 minutes.

Helpful hint: Top pizza in this order to prevent the crust from getting soggy:.

chopped basil.

minced garlic.

pepperoni.

cheese.

(6-8) 2 tbs dollops of pizza sauce evenly spaced.