4. Fan Oven Cooking Table
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Food is cooked at lower temperature in a fan oven than in a conventional oven. When using |
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temperature in the fanned oven does not vary with height in the oven so you can use any shelf. |
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Beef (no bone) | 150 |
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Lamb | 150 |
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Duck | 150 |
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Yorkshire pudding | 210 | Large tins |
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Very rich fruit - Christmas, | 130 |
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Fruit 180 mm tin |
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Fruit 230 mm tin | 140 | Up to 3½ hours. |
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Queen cakes | 180 |
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Bread | 210 |
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