French Bread time by loaf size
| Loaf size | Total time |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 3:54 (3 hr 54 min) |
| 1.5 lb | 4:01 (4 hr 1 min) |
| 2 lb | 4:09 (4 hr 9 min) |
French Bread cycle details
| Delay timer | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Crust color choice | Yes |
| Add-in signal | 57 min (12 beeps) after start |
| 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 works on Cycles 1, 2, 5 and 11 (Basic, French, Sweet and Whole Grain). Delay plus cycle time can total up to 15 hours.
Where these times come from
Using the hamilton beach 29982 french bread cycle time on 29982
Use 1 lb: 3 hr 54 min · 1.5 lb: 4 hr 1 min · 2 lb: 4 hr 9 min as the baseline for this exact 29982, 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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