Step 1

Mix all ingredients together until a sticky dough forms.

Step 2

Cover with plastic wrap and a towel and leave to rise in a warm place away from drafts. Let rise for a minimum of 12 hours up to 20 hours.

Step 3

Flour a clean dry surface. Dump dough out and press out bubbles. Knead a few times by pressing down, folding over, turning and repeating. Form into a ball and dust with flour.

Step 4

Leave to rise a minimum of 2 hours until doubled in size.

Step 5

When bread is nearly finished rising, preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place heavy lidded pot such as a Dutch oven in the oven to preheat on a rack near the bottom.

Step 6

Carefully place dough into the heated pot, cover and cook for 30 minutes.

Step 7

Remove lid and cook another 15 minutes or so until the dough is nicely browned and a good crust is formed.