Not only is this No Knead Dutch Oven Bread the easiest bread you'll ever bake, it's also one of the best you'll ever eat! It's melt-in-your mouth soft on the interior with a super crispy, crunchy, almost flaky crust and tons of flavor, to boot! So good, a little butter is all it needs...
In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt and yeast and mix with a whisk until thoroughly combined.
Pour the warm water in, all at once, and use a large spoon to stir until a thick and sticky dough forms.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place for a minimum of 8 hours but no longer than 18 hours; the dough will rise dramatically, flatten on top and develop lots of air bubbles.
When you are ready to bake your bread, preheat your oven to 450°F; once hot, place a 3 quart (or larger) Dutch oven and lid on the center rack to preheat for at least 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, degas the dough by punching it down with your your fist, then turn it onto a generously floured sheet of parchment paper.
With floured hands, quickly shape the dough into a ball, then sprinkle the top lightly with flour. Cover loosely with a piece of plastic film and set aside to rest for 30 minutes.
Carefully remove the preheated Dutch oven from the oven and delicately transfer the dough to the Dutch oven, with or without the parchment paper beneath it.
Put the lid on the Dutch oven and return to oven; bake the bread for 45 minutes covered, then remove the lid and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes until the crust is crispy and golden brown.
Take the bread out of the Dutch oven and let it cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.