Cheesy Spicy Scrambled Eggs with Buttermilk Vanilla Pancakes and Candied Bacon

Name: Cheesy Spicy Scrambled Eggs with Buttermilk Vanilla Pancakes and Candied Bacon
Ingredients: 8 slices thick-cut bacon; 8 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2 cups buttermilk; 1/4 cup sour cream; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled; 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste; 2 large eggs; Vegetable oil, for the griddle pan; Salted butter, for serving; Maple syrup, for serving; Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 8 large eggs; 4 ounces American cheese, shredded; 2 tablespoons Chicago-style giardiniera; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper