Combine the flour, salt and yeast in a large bowl

Add the water and mix until no dry spots remain

Cover with plastic wrap (or other wrap) and let sit a room temperature for 12-18 hours

Dust a large work surface, such as a counter or cutting board, with flour

With floured hands, transfer the dough from the bowl to the work surface

Stretch the top of the dough and then the bottom of the dough towards the middle

Repeat this procedure for the sides of the dough

Flip the dough over and shape into a ball, pulling the dough with your cupped hands in a circular motion

Dust the center of a piece of parchment lightly with flour and place the dough ball in the middle

Sprinkle the top of the dough lightly with flour

Use the parchment to place the dough inside of a Dutch oven

Put the lid on the Dutch oven and let the dough rise until it doubles about 2 hours

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F

After the dough has risen, put the Dutch oven in the oven

Turn the oven temperature down to 425 degrees F

Bake for 30 minutes

After 30 minutes remove the lid

Let the bread bake for another 15-20 minutes, until it is a deep golden brown color

Remove the pot from the oven and carefully lift the bread out using the parchment

Place the bread on a cooling rack and let it cool for about 2 hours