In a glass mixing bowl, stir together the warm water and maple syrup so the syrup dissolves. Pour the yeast over the top of the water and allow to sit for 5 minutes.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the white whole wheat flour, salt, and olive oil. Add in the yeast water and stir until a loose dough ball forms. This dough will be quite wet but it should hold together loosely. Allow to rest for 10 minutes.

On a lightly floured surface, knead for 2 to 3 minutes. Place in a lightly oiled bowl (you can use the same mixing bowl if you like), cover with a clean dish towel, and allow to rise for 1 hour.

Oil a baking sheet and lightly dust with whole grain cornmeal if using. Roll out the dough and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes total. This means you will likely want to bake for 5 to 6 minutes then add your sauce and toppings before baking for the remaining bake time so that everything is hot when you serve it.