In a medium bowl, combine warm water and sugar, stir to dissolve, then sprinkle yeast and let sit until frothy.

Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a sticky dough forms without kneading.

Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm spot for 1-1.5 hours until doubled in size.

Prepare toppings by mincing garlic and grating Parmesan. Chop any herbs if using.

Drizzle olive oil in a baking pan, transfer dough, and stretch to cover the bottom.

Create deep dimples in the dough surface with fingers.

Distribute minced garlic and grated Parmesan on top, add herbs if using, and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

Cover loosely and let it rise for 20-30 minutes while preheating the oven to 425°F.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.