[Compare this recipe to this ONE, or THIS!]
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
½ tsp instant yeast
1 ½ cups cold water
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix all the dry ingredients
2. Make a well in the center, and slowly add water
5. Mix until all the flour in incorporated and you have a loose, shaggy dough
6. Cover and let rise 12 hrs
7. Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface
8. Form into a loaf by folding edges in
9. Place onto a well-floured cloth or parchment paper – seam down – and cover
10. Place an oven-proof pan and its lid (I recommend a Lodge Dutch Oven) into your oven and preheat to 450° F.
11. CAREFULLY remove the HOT pan (and lid) and place the dough inside, seam UP
12. Replace the lid and bake covered for 30 minutes
13. Remove the lid and bake uncovered – an additional 20 to 30 minutes
14. Let cool and serve