Soften yeast in 1 cup warm water and set aside. (Add a tsp of sugar to accelerate the process). Combine honey, salt , shortening, hot milk, and whole wheat flour. Blend. Add yeast mixture. Blend. Add white flour. Knead. From into loaves (2 lg, or 4 sm). Let rise until doubled in bulk. Bake at 400 for 20 mins. Lower temp to 350 and bake for 15 more minutes (less for 4 loaves). Brush on egg/milk mixture towards the end. Test with toothpick to see if done.