Basic program details
| Delay timer | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Crust color choice | Yes |
| Keep warm after | 1 hr |
How it compares
Basic or White is the default program on almost every bread machine. It usually runs a rest or preheat, two kneads, two or three rises with punch-downs and a full bake. Loaf size and crust color can change the total on some machines; on others the manual gives one time for every crust.
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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 includes the complete program time; avoid perishable ingredients.
Where these times come from
Planning this west bend 41044 basic program time
Use 3 hr 40 min as the baseline for this exact 41044, then allow for the conditions the machine can actually sense.
Check first: Options, temperature, load size and sensing can still make the real finish differ from the headline figure.
The duration comes from cdn.shopify.com; practical planning notes are editorial context and do not replace the manual.
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