Brown 1 pound ground sausage in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, about 7 minutes; drain and let cool.

In a small bowl, combine 1 cup warm water (110°F/43°C), 2 teaspoons sugar, and 2 teaspoons active dry yeast; let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour and 2 teaspoons salt.

Add cooled sausage, 1 cup shredded cheese, activated yeast mixture, and 2 tablespoons olive oil to the dry ingredients; stir until a shaggy dough forms.

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.

Bake in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 30 minutes, until the crust is golden brown; cool on a wire rack before slicing.