• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 3/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon yeast
• 1 1/2 cups water (may need to add 2 additional Tablespoons for higher altitudes)

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and yeast. Add water and mix until a foamy wet mixture forms.

1. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set aside for 12-18 hours. Overnight works best.
2. Heat oven to 450 degrees.
3. When oven has reached 450 degrees place a cast iron pot with a lid in the oven and heat the pot for 30 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, pour dough onto heavily floured surface and shape into a ball. Set on top of parchment paper circle.
5. Cover with plastic wrap and let set while the pot is heating.
6. Remove hot pot from the oven and carefully drop in the dough with the parchment paper.
7. Cover and return to oven for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, remove the lid, and bake an additional 15 minutes.
8. Remove bread from oven and place on a cooling rack to cool.