In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and instant yeast. Pour in the warm water and stir with a wooden spoon until combined. The dough will be sticky—this is perfect!

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Let it rise at room temperature for about 3 hours.

After the first rise, lightly flour a work surface and turn the dough out. With floured hands, shape it into a round loaf. Don’t worry about making it perfect—rustic is beautiful! Place it on your parchment paper and let it rest until it's time to bake.

Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Place a Dutch oven (with the lid) inside the oven to heat up for 30 minutes.

Optional: score bread with knife to create a design.

Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven. Using the parchment paper, lift the dough and place it into the pot. Cover with the lid and bake for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, remove the lid and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown.

Once baked, remove the bread from the pot and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.