OVEN COOKING CHART
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.
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  | APPROXIMATE  | 
  | FOOD  | 
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Biscuits  | 
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  | 4 and 5  | 190 - 200  | 
  | 10 - 20  | 
Flapjacks  | 
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  | 5  | 180 - 190  | 
  | 25 - 30  | 
Shortbread  | 
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  | 3  | 150 - 160  | 
  | 45 - 65  | 
Bread  | 
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  | 1 and 5  | 210 - 220  | 
  | 20 - 30  | 
Bread rolls/buns  | 
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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  | 
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  | 3  | 170 - 180  | 
  | 1 - 1¼ hours  | 
Rich fruit  | 
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  | 3  | 150 - 160  | 
  | 2¼ - 2¾ hours  | 
Christmas  | 
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  | 2  | 140 - 150  | 
  | Depending on size 3 - 4½ h  | 
Meringues  | 
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  | 2  | 90 - 100  | 
  | 2½ - 3 hours  | 
Convenience foods  | 
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Fish  | 
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  | 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  | 
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  | 5  | 200 - 210  | 
  | 30 - 45  | 
Plate tarts/pies  | 
  | 2 and 5  | 200 - 210  | 
  | 30 - 45  | |
Scones  | 
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  | 2 and 5  | 230 - 240  | 
  | 8 - 12  | 
Soufflé  | 
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  | 3  | 200  | 
  | 30 - 40  | 
Roasting Meat and Poultry  | 1  | 180 - 200  | 
  | See Roasting Chart  | ||
Pasta e.g. Lasagne  | 
  | 3  | 200  | 
  | 30 - 40  | |
Vegetable dishes  | 
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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  | |
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  | Individual  | 2 and 5  | 230  | 
  | 35 - 40  | 
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Note: Shelf positions are counted from the bottom of the oven.
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