Italian Parmesan Bread

From the "Simply In Season" cookbook. This took a while to make, but we really liked it.

2 cups warm water
2 Tbsp active dry yeast
*Combine in mixing bowl, stirring until dissolved.

3 cups whole wheat bread flour
2 cups bread flour
½ cup butter (melted) or oil
2 eggs
2 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp onion flakes or 2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
*Add and mix well.

1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
*Add with enough additional flour to make a soft dough. Knead 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl, turn to grease both sides, cover with a damp cloth and let rise 1 hour.
Divide in half and divide each half into thirds. Roll into 15 inch ropes. Braid loosely into two braids and tuck ends under. Place on greased baking sheets, cover and let rise 30 minutes. (Instead of braids, dough may be shaped into three loaves and placed in greased 8x4 inch pans.)
Bake in preheated oven at 350 until golden brown, 35 minutes.