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Hamilton Beach 29985MN 2.0 lb Express cycle time

The manual lists the 2.0 lb Express cycle at 1 hr 48 min.

Manual-printed time1 hr 48 minStart to finish, excluding delay-timer and keep-warm time.

2.0 lb Express cycle details

Delay timerNot allowed
Crust color choiceNo
Keep warm after1 hr

How it compares

Express, Rapid, Ultra-Fast and quick-yeast programs shorten or skip rises, so most manuals require rapid-rise or instant yeast and warmer liquids. Loaves are usually shorter and denser, and the delay timer is often unavailable.

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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.

    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 works on Cycles 1, 2, 4 and 9 (Basic, French, Whole Grain and Sweet). Delay plus cycle time can total up to 15 hours.

    Total times from the manual's timetable; they do not include delayed-start time. Crust color does not change the listed time.

    Where these times come from

    Primary source

    Hamilton Beach 29985/29987 Use & Care guide (timetable pp.9–10, controls p.5, how to use p.8, rating p.72) ↗

    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.

    What to check before pressing Start

    For Hamilton Beach 29985MN, the useful planning number is 1 hr 48 min—but program choice should come before stopwatch choice.

    Best fit: Use this when elapsed time matters more than maximum rise, cleaning depth or dryness.
    Check first: Check load or loaf limits: fast programs usually trade time for capacity, soaking, rising or sensor adjustment.

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

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