Food Gas
mark Shelf
position Approximate
cooking time
Poultry: Chicken
Duck and duckling 5
5Shelf on
base 20 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 20 mins.
25 mins. per ½kg (1lb).
Stuffed poultry Cook as above but calculate weight including stuffing.
Thaw frozen joints thoroughly before cooking them.
The times given above are for open roasting in a preheated oven. If you cover the food with foil or a lid allow an extra 10 - 15 minutes for
each ½kg (1lb).
Yorkshire pudding - individual 7 2 20 - 30 mins.
Cakes: Christmas Cake (7") 2 Shelf 3½ - 4½ hours.
Rich fruit, 180mm (7")
Madeira, 180mm (7")
Small cakes
Scones
Victoria Sandwich
180mm (7")
2
4
5
7
4
on
base
2
2
2
2 - 2½ hours.
1 hour.
15 - 25 mins.
8 - 12 mins.
20 - 30 mins.
Pastries: Plate tart (shortcrust)
Fruit pie (shortcrust)
Mince pies (flan pastry)
6
6
5
2
2
2
25 - 35 mins.
25 - 35 mins.
15 - 25 mins.
To help pastry brown on the underside cook
on a metal plate, or if plates are flat and
have no rim underneath, place on baking
tray.
S I G 5 3 2
Oven cooking chart
20