Pearl Sugar Waffles With Bacon And Plums

Name: Pearl Sugar Waffles With Bacon And Plums
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 1 1/4-ounce envelope active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons); 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 large eggs, room temperature, beaten to blend; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, cooled, plus more for bowl; 1 cup pure maple syrup; 2 tablespoons cacao nibs; 1/2 cup pearl sugar or demerara sugar; Nonstick vegetable oil spray; 8 slices bacon, cooked; 2 red plums, sliced into thin wedges; Ricotta and chopped almonds (for serving)