French time by loaf size
| Loaf size | Total time |
|---|---|
| 1.5 lb | 3:35 (3 hr 35 min) |
| 2 lb | 3:40 (3 hr 40 min) |
French program details
| Delay timer | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Crust color choice | Yes |
| 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 can schedule compatible programs up to 13 hours ahead, including their cycle time.
Where these times come from
Using the west bend 41413 french program time on 41413
For West Bend 41413, the useful planning number is 1.5 lb: 3 hr 35 min · 2 lb: 3 hr 40 min—but program choice should come before stopwatch choice.
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 cdn.shopify.com; practical planning notes are editorial context and do not replace the manual.
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