Bosnian Bread

Directions

1. 1
   With your hands, mix together the flour, salt, yeast and 4 1/2 cups warm water (115 degrees) in a very large bowl until the batter is mixed thoroughly.
2. 2
   It will look more like thick cake batter than dough and will be very sticky; do not knead.
3. 3
   Cover with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature for 4 to 10 hours.
4. 4
   Butter two 9-inch-by-5-inch metal loaf pans.
5. 5
   Quickly stir down the batter, and divide evenly between the pans.
6. 6
   Spray or very lightly brush tops of loaves with oil.
7. 7
   Let them rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
8. 8
   Put the pans into the middle rack of a cold oven, then turn to 500 degrees.
9. 9
   After 30 minutes, reduce heat to 300 degrees and bake until risen and light golden, an additional 40 to 45 minutes.
10. 10
    Cool loaves thoroughly before serving.