It takes 3.5 hours to complete a 2.5 lb rye bread. We were back well before it started actually baking. So, we were home in plenty of time not to miss the smell. To me, that is one of the best things about making a loaf of bread at home.
Amongst the items purchased, we got a quart of grey paint for our bathroom's closet doors. The final plumbing inspection by the city will take place sometime next week. One door to our washing machine/dryer had to be custom ordered from Home Depot and won't arrive until, at the earliest, my birthday. We are also waiting on the delivery and installation of a fixed glass panel for the shower. That will probably take about three weeks too. So the completion of this project is still a ways off.