20
BAKING IN THE OVEN – PRACTICAL HINTS
Type of
dish
Oven
functions
Temperature
°C
Level
Time
(min.)
Sponge cake
160 - 200
2 - 3
30 - 50
Sponge cake
150
3
25 - 35
Yeast cake/
Pound cake
160 - 170
1)
3
25 - 40
2)
Yeast cake/
Pound cake
155 - 170
1)
3
25 - 40
2)
Pizza
220 - 240
1)
2
15 - 25
Fish
210 - 220
2
45 - 60
Fish
190
2 - 3
60 - 70
Sausages
200 - 220
4
14 - 18
Beef
225 - 250
2
120 - 150
Pork
160 - 230
2
90 - 120
Chicken
180 - 190
2
70 - 90
Chicken
160 - 180
2
45 - 60
Vegetables
190 - 210
2
40 - 50
Vegetables
170 - 190
3
40 - 50
The times are apply to dish that is placed into a cold oven. For the preheated oven, the times should be
reduced by about 5-10 minutes.
1)
Preheat
2)
Baking smaller items
Note: The figures given in Tables are approximate and can be adapted based on your own experience
and cooking preferences.