1/2 cup bacon crumbles, optional
1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
1/4 cup plain yogurt at room temperature
2 tbsp. pure maple syrup or honey
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
kosher salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal