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Stir together the flour, salt, sugar, and yeast in a large mixing bowl. Create a well in the center and add the warm water. Stir forcefully with a wooden spoon until the ingredients combine into a ragged dough.
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Step 2 of 8
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place to rise for 6-10 hours.
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Step 3 of 8
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Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a Dutch oven with a sheet of parchment paper.
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Turn the dough onto a liberally floured work surface. It will be quite sticky. With well-floured hands, shape the dough into a ball and place in the center of the parchment-lined Dutch oven.
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Step 5 of 8
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Place the lid on the Dutch oven and bake the bread on middle rack of oven for 30 minutes.
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Remove the lid and continue baking until the loaf is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped, 12-15 minutes.
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Check to see that bread is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Step 8 of 8
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Allow bread to cool for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.