Sweet Potato-Bacon Biscuits

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

unbleached all-purpose flour

1/4 cup

(packed) dark brown sugar

2 tsp

baking powder

1 tsp

fresh thyme leaves

1/2 tsp

kosher salt

1/2 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

1/8 tsp

crushed red pepper flakes

1/2 cup

freshly grated cheddar cheese

1/2 cup

cold unsalted butter

1/4 cup

milk

3/4 cup

cooked sweet potato flesh {see note}

4 oz

(approximately 4 slices) bacon, cooked to desired doneness and crumbled

1 tbsp

milk