2 1/2 cups wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon active dry yeast
Place the wheat flour, salt, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder and baking powder in the pan of the bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select Dough cycle; press Start.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide in half. Lay one half on the bottom and tuck under the top crust. Brush with egg wash and place on the hot baking sheet. Brush with remaining egg wash and place on the hot baking sheet. Cover with a damp kitchen towel with the sides up. Brush generously with flour and baking soda. Place on the warm baking sheet.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into center of bread comes out clean.
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