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Ingredients
- 1 lb sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon (packed) dark brown sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces and chilled
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon or more thyme leaves
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