Bacon Apple Cider Biscuits

This was an interesting recipe. The flavors were interesting in a different way. It ended up tasting pretty good and it was unlike anything I'd ever made or tried before. Very interesting mix of sweet and salty flavors. I found this recipe in the Taste Of Home Simple and Delicious Sept/Oct 2008 issue. Makes a different dish to serve for breakfast and you can freeze them for a quick breakfast meal.

2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice
8 tablespoons cold butter, cubed and divided
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup apple cider or juice
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut in 7 tablespoons butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add bacon. Stir in cider just until combined.

Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Roll into a 10 inch by 6 inch rectangle. Melt remaining butter; brush over dough. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

Cut into eight rectangles. Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.