Created by Galley_Wench on April 2, 2013
Step 1: Combine all the ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
Step 2: Knead with the dough hook until a smooth, stiff dough forms.
Step 3: Form into a ball and place in an oiled bowl, cover and allow to rise until almost doubled in size (approximately 90 minutes).
Step 4: Gently deflate and divide the dough in half.
Step 5: To make the traditional lunetta, shape each piece of dough into a 18 inch rope, marking the center.
Step 6: From one end coil to the center; coiling from the other end to make an S shaped loaf.
Step 7: Place the loaves on a parchment lined baking sheet, cover with oiled plastic wrap and allow to rise until puffy, about one hour.
Step 8: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 9: Brush tops of loaves with egg white wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Step 10: Bake until golden brown, approximately 25 minutes.
Step 11: Cool on wire rack.