Hamilton Beach bread machine

Hamilton Beach 29882 Basic cycle time

The manual lists the Basic cycle at 1.5 lb: 2 hr 53 min · 2 lb: 3 hr.

Manual-printed time1.5 lb: 2 hr 53 min · 2 lb: 3 hrStart to finish, excluding delay-timer and keep-warm time.

Basic time by loaf size

Loaf sizeTotal time
1.5 lb2:53 (2 hr 53 min)
2 lb3:00 (3 hr)

Basic cycle details

Delay timerAllowed
Crust color choiceYes
Keep warm after1 hr

How it compares

Basic or White is the default program on almost every bread machine. It usually runs a rest or preheat, two kneads, two or three rises with punch-downs and a full bake. Loaf size and crust color can change the total on some machines; on others the manual gives one time for every crust.

Compare basic and white bread times on every sourced bread machine →

When will the bread be ready?

Pick a start time to see when to add mix-ins and when it finishes, or enter when you want it ready to get the start time and the delay-timer setting.

    Uses the manual's printed total time. Room temperature and a cold start can change real-world timing slightly; delay-timer limits come from the manual.

    Timer and manual notes

    The delay timer counts the complete time until the bread is ready. Avoid delay when recipes contain perishable ingredients.

    Times are transcribed from the official program-cycle chart. Size-specific times are shown where the guide provides them.

    Where these times come from

    Primary source

    Hamilton Beach 29882 Use & Care guide (program-cycle chart) ↗

    Checked October 29, 2026. Times are transcribed from the linked manufacturer manual. Manufacturer page that links this manual ↗ Your machine's display and current manual take priority.

    Using the hamilton beach 29882 basic cycle time on 29882

    The Hamilton Beach 29882 Basic cycle time page answers the clock question first; the next decision is whether this program matches what you are putting in 29882.

    Best fit: Treat this as the everyday baseline for comparing the other programs on the same model.
    Check first: Options, temperature, load size and sensing can still make the real finish differ from the headline figure.

    The duration comes from useandcares.hamiltonbeach.com; practical planning notes are editorial context and do not replace the manual.

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