6 - OVENS COOKING GUIDE
COOKING GUIDE
Temperature and times given are approximate, as they will vary depending on the quality and amount of food being cooked.
Remember to use ovenproof dishes and to adjust the oven temperature during cooking if necessary.
COOKING CHART
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CAKES |
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Victoria Sandwich | 180 | 4 | 20 | – 25 mins | |
Small cakes/buns | 180 | 4 | 15 | – 20 mins | |
Rich Fruit Cake | 150 | 2 | 2 hours | ||
Scones | 220 | 7 – 8 | 8 – 10 mins | ||
Whisked Sponge | 190 | 5 | 25 | mins | |
BREAD & PASTRY |
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Bread Loaf (500g Flour wt) | 225 | 7 – 8 | 20 | – 25 mins | |
Bread Rolls | 225 | 7 – 8 | 10 | – 15 mins | |
Pizza Dough | 225 | 8 | 15 | – 20 mins | |
Shortcrust pastry | 200 | 6 | 20 | – 30 mins | |
Quiches/Flans | 180 - 190 | 4 - 5 | 30 | – 40mins | |
ROAST MEATS |
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Beef – medium joint | 190 | 5 | 20 | – 25 mins/lb + 20mins | |
Lamb | 190 | 5 | 25 | – 30mins/lb + 25mins | |
Pork | 190 | 5 | 30mins/lb + 30mins | ||
Chicken | 190 | 5 | 20 | – 25mins/lb + 30mins | |
Turkey | 180 | 4 | 15 | – 20mins/lb + 20mins | |
Stews/Casseroles | 170 | 3 | 11/2 - 2hours | ||
NOTE: Reduce the oven temperature by 10 – 20°C for fan assisted ovens.
For dishes that take over an hour to cook, reduce the cooking time by 10 minutes per hour.
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