Zojirushi bread machine

Zojirushi BB-PPC20 Multigrain course time

The manual lists the Multigrain course at 3 hr 25 min.

Manual-printed time3 hr 25 minStart to finish, excluding delay-timer and keep-warm time.

Multigrain course details

Delay timerAllowed
Crust color choiceYes
Add-in signalabout 45 min after start
Keep warm after1 hr

What happens: Rest, Knead, Rise with two punch-downs, Bake

How it compares

Whole wheat and whole grain flours absorb more water and develop gluten more slowly, so these programs add preheating, kneading or rising time. Expect them to run longer than the Basic or White program on the same machine.

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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

    Completion time can be set up to about 13 hours ahead in 10-minute increments. The Add Beep does not sound when the timer is used.

    Times shown are for the MEDIUM crust setting. Times in parentheses are with REST OFF selected.

    Where these times come from

    Primary source

    Zojirushi BB-PPC20 Operating Instructions (course list p.12, course overview p.13, timer p.17, specifications p.5) ↗

    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

    On Zojirushi BB-PPC20, this program is best compared with the other choices on the same control panel, not with a similarly named cycle on another brand.

    Best fit: This program is built around ingredients or loads that benefit from a longer conditioning stage.
    Check first: Whole-grain dough absorbs water slowly, so flour type, room temperature and hydration can matter as much as the clock.

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

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