Prepare the Dough:

Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and yeast. Gradually add the warm water and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until a shaggy dough forms. No kneading is necessary.

Rest the Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise at room temperature for 8-12 hours, or until doubled in size and bubbly.

Shape the Dough:

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Place a Dutch oven (with the lid) inside the oven to heat for 30 minutes.

Shape the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface. Using floured hands, gently shape it into a round ball. Cover with a towel and let it rest for 30 minutes while the Dutch oven heats.

Bake the Bread:

Transfer to Dutch Oven: Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven. Place the dough into the Dutch oven (you can use parchment paper for easier handling). Cover with the lid.

Bake: Bake covered for 30 minutes, then remove the lid and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.

Cool: Remove the bread from the Dutch oven and place it on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.