Mix water, yeast & sugar in a small glass measuring cup. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
Mix flour and salt in a large bowl. Add yeast mixture and oil. Stir, adding more flour if needed, until dough leaves sides of bowl and forms a ball.
Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Roll into a ball.
Put dough ball into oiled bowl and turn dough until coated. Cover with a clean dish towel and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes or until doubled. (Note: In cool weather I turn my toaster oven on low and place the bowl on top.)
Punch down dough. Form dough to fit into a jelly-roll pan OR divide it and use two 12" pizza pans. Let dough stand 15 minutes. (If you are going to freeze crust, bake dough at this point for about 8-10 minutes but don't let it brown, cool, wrap and freeze.)
Cover dough with pizza sauce, then layer on cheese and other toppings. Bake on lowest oven rack at 450 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes until browned.
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