Combine the flour, salt, and yeast in a medium mixing bowl
Add the water and stir well to incorporate the liquid.
Cover with plastic wrap and let sit a minimum of three hours on the countertop. No need to place in a warm spot. You can let it sit longer 6, 8, 10, or 24 hours.
After letting it set the desired time, remove the plastic and place the sticky dough onto a lightly floured surface. Shape the dough lightly with your floured fingers, cover with a towel and let sit 30 minutes.
Heat oven to 450 degrees while your dough is resting. You can place bread pans or whatever crock you have in the oven while it heats.
After 30 minutes, I transfer the dough onto parchment paper and place it in the heated pan. Bake covered 30 minutes, then uncover and bake 15 minutes more.
Cool completely before slicing. Store in a zip lock bag in the refrigerator for up to a week.