Basic course details
| Delay timer | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Crust color choice | Yes |
| Add-in signal | about 33–43 min after start |
| Keep warm after | 1 hr |
What happens: Preheat 20–30 min, knead 18 min, first rise 45 min, stir down, second rise 25 min, stir down, third rise 45–55 min, bake 62 min
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 Timer delays completion in 10-minute increments for up to 13 hours. It works only with the Basic, Basic Wheat, Basic Dough and Home Made courses.
Where these times come from
Planning this zojirushi bb-cec20 basic course time
For Zojirushi BB-CEC20, the useful planning number is 3 hr 45 min—but program choice should come before stopwatch choice.
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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