"Baguette-like loaves make this Irish classic easy to slice, providing perfectly sized portions...."
INGREDIENTS
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5 cups whole-wheat flour (preferably stone-ground)
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2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour plus additional for dusting
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1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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2 teaspoons salt
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2 sticks unsalted butter, softened and cut into pieces
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2 1/4 cups well-shaken buttermilk at room temperature
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2 large eggs at room temperature, lightly beaten
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Accompaniments: crème fraîche; jam