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The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the
temperatures by 10°C to suit individual
preferences and requirements.
FOOD
OVEN SHELF
POSITIONS
COOKING
TEMP (°C)
APPROXIMATE
COOK
(TIME MINS)
Biscuits
4 and 5
190 - 200
10 - 20
Flapjacks
5
180 - 190
25 - 30
Shortbread
3
150 - 160
45 - 65
Bread
1 and 5
210 - 220
20 - 30
Bread rolls/buns
Casseroles- Beef
3
140 - 150
2 - 3 hours
Chicken
3
180 - 190
1½ hours
Cakes:
Small & Queen
2 and 5
180 - 190
20 - 25
Victoria sandwich
2 and 5
180 - 190
20 - 25
Gingerbread
3
150 - 160
1¼ - 1½ hours
Madeira
3
170 - 180
1 - 1¼ hours
Rich fruit
3
150 - 160
2¼ - 2¾ hours
Christmas
2
140 - 150
Depending on size 3 - 4½ h
Meringues
2
90 - 100
2½ - 3 hours
Convenience foods
Follow instructions on the pack
Fish
3
180 - 190
20 - 30
Fish pie (potato topped)
3
200 - 210
20 - 25
Shepherds pie
4
210 - 220
40 - 45
Fruit pies and crumbles
4
210 - 220
40 - 45
Milk puddings
2
150 - 160
1½ - 2 hours
Pastry: Choux – Chocolate eclairs
2 and 5
190 - 200
30 - 35
Profiteroles
2 and 5
180 - 190
20 - 30
Shortcrust – Mince pies
2 and 5
200 - 210
15 - 20
Flaky/Puff pies
3
220 - 230
30 - 40
Quiche Lorraine/tarts/flan
5
200 - 210
30 - 45
Meat pie
5
200 - 210
30 - 45
Plate tarts/pies
2 and 5
200 - 210
30 - 45
Scones
2 and 5
230 - 240
8 - 12
Soufflé
3
200
30 - 40
Roasting Meat and Poultry
1
180 - 200
See Roasting Chart
Pasta e.g. Lasagne
3
200
30 - 40
Vegetable dishes
Baked jacket potatoes
2 and 4
200
1 - 1½ hours
Roast potatoes
5
200 - 220
1 - 1½ hours
Yorkshire puddings:
Large
5
230
35 - 40
Individual
2 and 5
230
35 - 40
Note: Shelf positions are counted from the bottom of the oven.
OVEN COOKING CHART
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