Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. On a parchment-lined baking sheet, lay the bacon slices side by side. Brush the bacon with a bit of maple syrup and top with a liberal amount of pepper. Transfer to the oven to bake for 5 to 7 minutes. Flip the bacon over (I found a fork to be the best tool to use) and brush the opposite side with bacon and top with pepper. Place back in the oven to bake until golden brown, about 5 to 7 additional minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to a bed of paper towels to drain.

To another parchment-lined baking sheet, set Annie’s Buttermilk Biscuits about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the tops are golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside.

Next, fry up the eggs. To assemble the sandwiches, slice the biscuits in half. Add a few basil leaves and bacon slices to the base. Top with the fried eggs and serve with hot sauce on the side. Repeat with the remaining biscuits.