Maple Pecan Sticky Bun Biscuits with Candied Bacon

Name: Maple Pecan Sticky Bun Biscuits with Candied Bacon
Ingredients: 5 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting; 2 tablespoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt; 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 cups cold buttermilk; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/3 cup pure maple syrup; 3/4 cup light brown sugar; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 tablespoon heavy cream; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 4 slices bacon; 3 tablespoons light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup; Freshly ground black pepper