Method

For the dough:

• Make the dough: In a small bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 5 minutes, or until the yeast is foamy.
  
  
• In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, flour, and salt.
  
  
• Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.

   

• Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.

   

• Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

   

•  Punch down the dough and divide it into 2 or 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a large oval shape.
  
   
• Place the dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  
  
• Make a well in the center of each dough oval.
  
  
• Make the topping: In a small bowl, combine the tomato sauce, olive oil, olives, capers, anchovies, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  
  
• Pour the topping into the wells in the dough.
  
  
• Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the topping is bubbly.