Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ¾ teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1 ½ cups water (110°F to 115°F, or 43°C to 46°C)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:
   In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and yeast. Pour in the water and, using a spatula or wooden spoon, mix until well combined. There’s no need to activate the yeast first; the slow rising process will take care of that.  
2. Let it Rise:
   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours. It should rise and become bubbly.  
3. Preheat the Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Place your Dutch oven in the oven as it heats up so it can get nice and hot (about 30 minutes). Once preheated, carefully remove the pot from the oven and take off the lid.  
4. Shape the Dough:
   Flour your hands and sprinkle a bit of flour over the dough. Gently remove the dough from the bowl and form it into a ball. Lightly flour the bottom of the Dutch oven, then carefully transfer the dough into the pot. You can also use parchment paper to lift and drop the dough into the pot, ensuring it doesn’t stick.  
5. Bake the Bread:
   Cover the Dutch oven with its lid and bake the bread for 30 minutes. Then, remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, until the bread is golden brown.  
6. Cool and Serve:
   Carefully remove the bread from the Dutch oven. Let it cool completely before slicing and serving.