1. Combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast in a small bowl and let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.

2. In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil, and stir until the dough starts to come together.

3. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead it for 8-10 minutes, until it’s smooth and elastic.

4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.

5. While the dough is rising, cook the Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat until it’s browned and cooked through. Remove the sausage and set it aside.

6. In the same skillet, sauté the red onion and garlic until they’re softened and fragrant.

7. Preheat your oven to 475°F, and if you’re using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.

8. Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired pizza size.

9. Brush the dough with olive oil, then spread the cooked sausage evenly over the surface. Top with the sautéed onions and garlic, and finish by sprinkling the crumbled feta cheese on top.

10. Transfer the pizza to the oven (either on a baking sheet or directly on the preheated pizza stone) and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

11. As soon as the pizza comes out of the oven, drizzle it with honey, sprinkle the chopped basil leaves over the top, and add a touch of red pepper flakes if you’d like a bit of heat.

12. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

13. Slice and serve this Sausage Feta Honey Pizza immediately, while it’s hot and the flavors are at their peak.