Dough:

• 1 cup warm water (110ºF)
• 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Pizza Sauce:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can San Marzano peeled tomatoes (28-ounce)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large bay leaf

Toppings:

• Shredded Gouda cheese
• Shredded mozzarella cheese
• Ground pork chorizo
• Yellow onion, sliced into rings
• Sliced green olives
• Diced ham
• Sliced green bell peppers
• Sliced red bell peppers
• Diced tomatoes or sliced
• Sweet plantains, sliced
• Cuban picadillo
• Cuban roast pork, shredded