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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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 |
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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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