Ingredients
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/3 cup cold butter2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 cups buttermilk1/2 cup maple syrup1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Set aside 1/2 cup for topping. Combine the baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg; stir into remaining flour mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, syrup and applesauce until well blended. Gradually stir into flour mixture until combined.
Spread into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with reserved topping, then bacon and walnuts. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
