Cooking Results Not Satisfactory?, Oven Baking

Cooking Results Not Satisfactory?

Problem	Check

Grilling
Uneven cooking front	Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally below
to back	the grill element.

Fat splattering	Ensure that the grill is not set to too high a temperature.

Oven Baking	Ensure that the oven shelves are level by using a spirit
Uneven rising of cake	level on the rod shelf and adjusting, using suitable
	packing e.g. wood, under the feet of the appliance. This should
	be checked both left to right and front to back. Ensure that the
	food is positioned centrally in the oven.

Sinking of cakes	The following may cause cakes to sink:
	The following may cause cakes to sink:
	1. Cooking at too high a temperature.
	2. Using normal creaming method with soft margarine.

Over/Under cooking	Refer to the cooking times and temperatures given in
Fast/Slow cooking	the oven temperature charts, however, it may be necessary to
	increase or decrease temperatures by 10˚C to suit
	personal taste.
	Do not use utensils greater than 21/4 ins in height.

Uneven cooking of	1. Too large baking sheet used. (See 'Cookery Notes')
cakes	2. Over loading of oven and always ensure even air
	gaps around baking tins.

Uneven rising of cakes	Ensure that the shelf is level (see above) and that the
	food is positioned centrally in the oven.

Food is taking too long	Only cook one item at a time to avoid overloading the
to cook	oven.