Make the dough:

1. In a medium bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water and let sit for about 10 minutes until bubbles start to form on the surface.

2. If mixing by hand: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, and salt. Once the yeast is bubbly, make a well in the center of the flour and add in the water/yeast mixture and the olive oil.  Stir using a wooden spoon to form a shaggy dough.  Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. If the dough is too sticky, add just a bit more flour until you are able to work the dough. (This is meant to be a soft dough so avoid adding too much flour.)

If using a stand mixer: Add the flour, salt, and sugar to the bowl of the stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Combine on low speed. Once the yeast is bubbly, pour into the bowl along with the olive oil. Turn mixture to medium speed and mix for 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.  

3. Place the dough in a large, lightly oiled bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel and place in a warm location to rise for 2 to 3 hours or until doubled in size.

Make the sauce: 

4. While the dough is rising, make the sauce; In a medium pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

5. Add the anchovies and stir, breaking them up as they cook with the onions. Add the tomatoes, crushing the whole tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon. Stir in the oregano. Reduce heat to low and simmer the sauce for 15 minutes until deep red and thickened.  Season to taste with salt.  Set aside. 

Assemble the pizza: 

6.  Once the dough has risen, generously oil a 9×13 inch baking sheet. Remove the dough from the bowl and place on the baking sheet. Using your fingertips, stretch the dough to cover the surface of the pan. The dough may resist so it may take a few attempts to get it to the corners. Just let it rest in between stretches and it will finally give in.  Once stretched, cover loosely with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel and let it rise for 30 minutes to an hour at room temperature to allow it to double in size.

7. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.  If using anchovies, cut them into about 1-inch pieces and distribute evenly across the surface of the dough. (Alternatively, you can leave them whole for those anchovy lovers.) Cover the surface with the prepared sauce. 

8. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs and grated cheese over the entire surface. Sprinkle with dried oregano and lightly drizzle the entire pizza with extra-virgin olive oil.

9. Bake in the oven for about 25 minutes until the bottom is nicely browned and the breadcrumbs are crisp. Start checking the pizza at about 20 minutes. If the top starts to brown too quickly, tent with foil. 

10. Remove from the oven and let the pizza rest for about 5 minutes. Cut into slices and serve!