Combine the flour, yeast, and salt in a large bowl and stir to combine.

Add the water and mix until the dough forms a ball.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap (sprayed with cooking spray) and a damp tea towel.

Let dough sit covered at room temperature for 18-24 hours.

After 24 hours (or 1 hour before serving), preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Place the Dutch oven in the oven while it is preheating.

Transfer the dough from the bowl onto a floured surface and form into a ball.

Cover with a floured towel while the oven is preheating.

Carefully remove the hot baking dish from the oven, spray with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.

Gently put the dough ball into the baking dish.

Cover and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the loaf is golden brown.

Remove the loaf from the baking dish and let it cool on a rack before slicing.