Mix the 1 1/2 cups of warm water with the 2 tbsp of dry active yeast. Let it sit for about 1-2 minutes.

In a large mixing bowl, mix the dry ingredients together: 2 tbsp of salt, 3 cups of flour and add the water with the yeast.

Using a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, mix everything well and make sure that the water is absorbed by the mixture until it forms a sticky dough.

Cover the bowl with cling wrap or a cloth and leave it to rise for 8 hour, 12 hours or up to 24 hours (overnight). It depends on how long you'd like to wait to let the dough rise.

Sprinkle some flour over the counter or on a flat board to prevent it from sticking and carefully place the dough onto it by carefully removing it from the mixing bowl.

Put some flour on your hands so you can partially knead the dough. Knead by doing a letter fold and them making a circular ball by rotating the dough and pulling it gently on the side and tucking some of the dough underneath. Place it on parchment paper and cover it with a cloth and leave it for another 2 hours. Note: During the last 30 minutes, preheat oven to 450°F.

Put slices over the dough. You can create a pattern or just make 3 diagonal slices. Take 1 cup of water and put it in an oven-safe container and place it under the top drawer of your oven. This will create steam to make the bread's crust very crunchy.

Bake at 450°F for 30 minutes and then let it cool on a rack or on a plate. You can slice it and serve.