In a bowl mix salt, yeast and water.
Add the flour and stir until all the water is absorbed by the flour and there are no dry flour left.
Cover with a cling film and set aside for 3-5 hours.
The dough would be double in size and bubbly.
Dust a baking paper with flour and transfer the dough on it.
Dust it with more flour and shape into a ball.
Cover and set aside for 40 minutes.
Preheat oven to 200°C. Place a deep pan on the lower shelf of the oven.
With a sharp knife, make three slashes carefully.
Place the bread in the oven and pour a cup of hot water in the tray on the lowest rack.
Close the oven immediately.
Bake the bread until the crust is golden. It will take 30-40 minutes.
Remove from oven and transfer bread to a wire rack.
Cool completely before slicing.
