Cuisinart-quality technology promises superior crust, color and texture12 preprogrammed menu options - fully automatic, easy to use3 crust shades - light, medium, or dark & bakes up to a 2 pound loafVertical baking pan for counter-friendly compact design - removable kneading paddle and bread panLid with viewing window to monitor the process - interior light to check bread as it bakes13-Hour delay start - fresh bread, anytime!