Dissolve the yeast and salt in the water. Add flour, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Dough will be sticky. Knead on a floured surface for 10 minutes or until smooth.

The above can also be done in your mixer with the dough hook.

Place dough in a ungreased bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 3 hours. Punch dough down, shape into a round loaf and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise an additional 2 hours, lightly dust the top with flour.

Bake at 400 degrees for 40 minutes or until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. Makes one loaf.