In a large mixing bowl, combine ¾ cup of warm water, 2¼ tsp yeast & 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup; Let stand for about 5 mins until foamy.
While your yeast is proofing, prepare the strawberries. In a small saucepan, heat 1 1/2 cups of strawberries over stovetop with 1 tbsp maple syrup. Once simmering, gently mash berries with a fork or spoon to release juices & help break down. Add 2 tbsp corn starch and stir to help thicken and Let cool so it reaches a jam consistency.
Add flour, salt and cooled strawberry mixture to the large bowl with your proofed yeast, mix until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips until a shaggy dough forms.
Transfer dough onto a floured surface and gently work with your floured hands to form a dough ball, adding more flour as needed if too sticky (some strawberries will release more juice than others). Dough will be sticky, handle with a dough cutter to help you transfer dough to the same large mixing bowl, lightly oiled. Cover with plastic wrap & let sit on counter for about 1 hr, until double in size.
Divide dough into 8 - 10 equal pieces and shape into a ball. Pinching edges to seal the dough into a ball. Arrange dough pieces on a lined baking sheet and cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap to let rise another 30 mins while your oven preheats.
Preheat oven to 350℉. Place a lightly greased cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Dip each side of the dough ball into a bowl of corn meal before pan frying for 1-2 minutes each side, until a golden brown crust forms. Reduce heat to medium low if they are cooking too quickly.
Bake at 350 F for 10 minutes to ensure they are cooked all the way through. Allow to cool some before slicing and serving.