Crusty Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Combine all ingredients in a stand mixer and mix well.
2. 2
   You want the dough to pull away from the sides of the bowl and form a ball.
3. 3
   Cover with plastic wrap and set aside in a dark, warm spot and let rise for at least 12 hours and up to 18 hours.
4. 4
   After the dough has proofed, dust your counter with flour and knead the dough for a few minutes. It is very sticky and you can't avoid it getting stuck on your hands. I added enough flour to get the dough to a very moderate tacky level.
5. 5
   Turn your oven on to 450 degrees before you work your dough and to stick your Le Creuset in the heated oven for 30 minutes.
6. 6
   After kneading your dough, put in your pot and cook for 30 minutes covered.
7. 7
   For the last 15 minutes of cooking, remove the top.
8. 8
   When finished cooking, let cool in the pot to get the crust good and hard.