In a small bowl add 2 tablespoons yeast to 1-½ cups warm water (110 degrees). Stir and set aside.
In a large bowl add the flour, maple syrup, olive oil, and the prepared yeast mixture. Mix well and then turn out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead into a smooth, firm ball.
Rub the oil over the ball of dough. Add to a large bowl.
Cover the bowl lightly with a clean dish towel and put it in a warm area to let it double in size, about 1 hour.
This is a good time to prepare the toppings - while the dough is rising.
When the rising time is done - turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 4 equal pieces.
These 4 balls will make 4 pizzas that are 8" to 10" in diameter. Depending on how thick you like the crust. We like the thinner 10" pizza.
Cover them all, again, with a clean kitchen towel and let them rest for 10 minutes.
This is the point where you can freeze the balls or go ahead and make the four pizzas.
See below at the very end if you are going to freeze the dough.