Sweet Bread time by loaf size
| Loaf size | Total time |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 2:47 (2 hr 47 min) |
| 1.5 lb | 2:52 (2 hr 52 min) |
| 2 lb | 2:57 (2 hr 57 min) |
Sweet Bread cycle details
| Delay timer | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Crust color choice | Yes |
| Add-in signal | 12 beeps (time not listed) after start |
| Keep warm after | 1 hr |
How it compares
Sweet programs bake at lower heat or for less time because sugar, fat and eggs brown quickly. Many manufacturers advise against the delay timer here because these recipes often use perishable ingredients.
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, 4 and 9 (Basic, French, Whole Grain and Sweet). Delay plus cycle time can total up to 15 hours.
Where these times come from
What to check before pressing Start
For Hamilton Beach 29987MN, the useful planning number is 1 lb: 2 hr 47 min · 1.5 lb: 2 hr 52 min · 2 lb: 2 hr 57 min—but program choice should come before stopwatch choice.
Check first: Sugar, fruit and fat affect browning and rise, so use the add-in signal and recipe quantities from the exact-model manual.
The duration comes from useandcares.hamiltonbeach.com; practical planning notes are editorial context and do not replace the manual.
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