French Bread time by loaf size
| Loaf size | Total time |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 3:18 (3 hr 18 min) |
| 1.5 lb | 3:20 (3 hr 20 min) |
| 2 lb | 3:33 (3 hr 33 min) |
French Bread cycle details
| Delay timer | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Crust color choice | Yes |
| Mix-in dispenser | Dispenses automatically on this cycle |
| 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
Delay Start works with Cycles 1–11, 13, 15 and 21 and can be set so the total, cycle time plus delay, reaches up to 13 hours. The manual does not recommend Delay Start for Gluten Free Bread.
Where these times come from
What to check before pressing Start
On Hamilton Beach 29890, this program is best compared with the other choices on the same control panel, not with a similarly named cycle on another brand.
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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