Place the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl, and whisk to combine.
Step 2
Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water and stir to combine.
Step 3
When the yeast mixture looks foamy (after about 5 minutes) stir it into the flour mixture. Add the cool water.
Step 4
Cover with plastic wrap and allow the dough to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. Fold the dough over on itself.
Step 5
Cover and rest for 1 hour, then repeat the folding process one more time. Cover and rest for 1 more hour.
Step 6
Pat into a rectangle. Place plastic wrap overtop, and allow to rise for 30-45 minutes.
Step 7
Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F and place an empty oven-safe dish on the bottom rack. Mist the unbaked bread. Pour 2 cups of water into the empty dish. Bake until the bread is 190 F.
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