In a large bowl add yeast and a pinch of sugar to warm water (110 degrees), let it sit 10 minutes.

Add milk, honey, oil, and salt to yeast mixture.

Add flour, start with 3 cups. mix with a sturdy spoon until smooth.

Add in 2-3 more cups of flour, stirring in one cup at a time.

Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes adding more flour as needed.

Dough should be smooth, elastic and not too dry, but not sticking to your hands either.

Put dough in a greased bowl and turn it over to lightly grease it.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and a towel.

Place in a warm place for 1-1 1/2 hours until doubled in size.

Cut dough in half, punch dough down, form into a rectangle and roll up tight, tucking in the ends. Shape like a loaf.

Place each loaf in a greased loaf pan, cover again and let rise 45 minutes until about doubled in size.

Brush tops with the egg.

Bake at 350 for 35 minutes on the middle rack.

Remove immediately from the pans and cool on a wire rack.