Ingredients:

  • 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups (355ml) warm water
  • 1 tsp (6g) salt
  • 0.5 tsp (2g) active dry yeast

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and yeast.
  2. Pour in the warm water and stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy, sticky ball forms and no dry flour remains.
  3. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours.
  4. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently fold the edges toward the center to form a round boule.
  5. Place the dough on parchment paper, cover with a towel, and let it rise for 30–60 minutes.
  6. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) with the Dutch oven inside.
  7. Carefully lift the parchment paper and drop the dough into the preheated Dutch oven. Score the top with a sharp knife in a 1-inch deep 'X'.
  8. Bake with the lid on for 30 minutes until you smell a toasted, cereal like aroma.
  9. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the crust is mahogany-colored.