French time by loaf size
| Loaf size | Total time |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 4:10 (4 hr 10 min) |
| 1.5 lb | 4:15 (4 hr 15 min) |
| 2 lb | 4:20 (4 hr 20 min) |
French cycle details
| Delay timer | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Crust color choice | Yes |
| Keep warm after | 1 hr |
How it compares
French, European and Italian programs use longer rises for lean doughs with little sugar or fat. Several manuals say they are not suited to recipes with butter or milk.
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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.
Timer and manual notes
The delay timer counts the entire time until completion and can be set up to 15 hours where the cycle permits.
Where these times come from
Planning this hamilton beach 29885 french cycle time
Use 1 lb: 4 hr 10 min · 1.5 lb: 4 hr 15 min · 2 lb: 4 hr 20 min as the baseline for this exact 29885, then allow for the conditions the machine can actually sense.
Check first: The longer timetable is intentional; substituting a rapid program can change crumb and crust rather than simply finish sooner.
The duration comes from useandcares.hamiltonbeach.com; practical planning notes are editorial context and do not replace the manual.
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