Main Oven Temperature Chart - Baking
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Scones | Yes | 220/230˚C | approx. | Runners 1 and 4 | ||
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Small Cakes | Yes | 190/200˚C | approx. | Runners 1 and 4 | ||
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Victoria Sandwich | Yes | 180/190˚C | 61/2 - 7" tins approx. 20mins | Runners 1 and 4 | ||
| 8 - 81/2" tins approx. 30mins | |||||
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Sponge Sandwich | Yes | 190/200˚C 7"tins | Runners 1 and 4 | |||
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Swiss Roll | Yes | 200/210˚C approx. | Runner 4 | |||
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Yes | 160/170˚C | 61/2 - 7" tins 11/4 - 11/2 hrs | Runner 3 | |||
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| 8 - 9" tins 2 - 21/2 hrs | ||||
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Christmas Cake | Yes | 140/150˚C - dependant on size and richness | Runner 3 | |||
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Shortcrust Pastry | Yes | 200/210˚C depending on use. | Runners 2 and 5 | |||
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Puff Pastry | Yes | 220˚C approx. depending on use. | Runners 2 and 5 | |||
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Yorkshire Pudding | Yes | 210/220˚C | Runner 5 | |||
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Individual Yorkshire | Yes | 210/220˚C approx. | Runner 5 | |||
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Milk Puddings | Yes | 150/160˚C approx. 2 - 21/2 hrs | Runner 2 | |||
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Baked Egg Custard | Yes | 150/160˚C approx. | Runner 2 | |||
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Bread (full oven) | Yes | 230˚C | reducing to 210/220˚C | Runners 1 and 4 | ||
Bread (single loaf) | 230˚C | after first 10 mins | ||||
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Meringue | Yes | 100/110˚C |
| Large 31/2 - 4 1/2 hrs | Runner 1 | |
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Note: Always refer to cookery notes before using the oven. If soft tub margarine is used for cakes, temperatures recommended by the manufacturer should be followed. Temperatures recommended in this chart refer to cakes made with block margarine or butter only.
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