Using the Ovens
Top oven baking guide
Dish | Recommended | Suggested | Approximate |
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Scones | 7 | top - middle | 10 - 15 mins |
Meringues | “S” slow setting | bottom | 2 - 3 hours |
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Cakes |
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Small cakes | 5 | middle | 15 - 25 mins |
Whisked sponge | 5 | middle | 20 - 30 mins |
Swiss roll | 6 | middle | 10 - 12 mins |
Victoria sandwich | 4 | middle | 20 - 35 mins |
(2 x 180mm / 7” per shelf) |
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Genoese sponge | 5 | middle | 25 - 30 mins |
(2 x 180mm / 7” per shelf) |
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Pastry |
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Rough Puff | 7 | middle | cooking time |
Flaky / Puff | 6 | middle | depends on |
Shortcrust | 6 | middle | recipe & type |
Flan | 6 | middle | of filling |
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Biscuits |
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Shortbread fingers | 5 | middle - top | 20 - 30 mins |
Nut brownies | 5 | middle | 25 - 35 mins |
Brandy snaps | 4 | middle - top | 10 - 15 mins |
Flapjacks | 4 | middle - top | 25 - 40 mins |
Ginger nuts | 5 | middle - top | 15 - 20 mins |
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Baking guide hints
The gas mark settings and times given in the top baking guides are based on dish- es made with block margarine. If tub margarine is used, it may be necessary to reduce the gas mark setting.
If a different gas mark setting to that shown in our guide is given in a recipe, the recipe instruction should be followed.
The cooking times given in the baking guides are based on a preheated oven. If you do not preheat the oven, cooking times should be extended.
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