1. Mix the dough

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, instant yeast, and salt.
2. Pour in the warm water and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until a shaggy, sticky dough forms. It will look messy—this is perfect!
3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rest at room temperature for 1–2 hours until it doubles in size and looks bubbly.

2. Shape the dough

1. Once the dough has risen, lightly flour your work surface and hands.
2. Gently transfer the dough onto the floured surface. Fold the dough over itself a few times to shape it into a rough ball—no kneading is required!
3. Place the dough onto a piece of parchment paper and let it rest for another 20–30 minutes while you preheat the oven.

3. Preheat the oven and pot

1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
2. Place a Dutch oven (or any heavy, oven-safe pot with a lid) into the oven to heat for 30 minutes. This creates the perfect environment for a crispy crust.

4. Bake the bread

1. Carefully remove the preheated Dutch oven from the oven. Using the parchment paper as handles, lift the dough and place it (with the parchment) into the pot. Cover with the lid.
2. Bake for 30 minutes with the lid on.
3. After 30 minutes, remove the lid and bake for another 10–15 minutes, or until the bread has a golden-brown crust.

5. Cool and serve

1. Carefully remove the bread from the pot using the parchment paper. Let it cool on a wire rack for at least 10–15 minutes before slicing. This allows the inside to set properly.
2. Slice and enjoy with butter, jam, or as a side for soups and stews!