TOP 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. Shelf positions are counted from the bottom of the oven.
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Biscuits |
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| 170 - 190 |
| 10 | - 20 |
Bread |
| Shelf | 200 - 220 |
| 25 | - 30 |
Bread rolls/buns |
| 200 - 220 |
| 15 | - 20 | |
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Cakes: | Small & Queen |
| 180 - 190 |
| 18 | - 25 |
| Sponges |
| 160 - 170 |
| 18 | - 20 |
| Victoria Sandwich | positions | 160 - 170 |
| 18 | - 25 |
| Madeira |
| 140 - 150 |
| 1¼ | - 1½h |
| Rich Fruit |
| 140 - 150 |
| 2¼ | - 2½h |
| Christmas | are not | 130 - 140 |
| 3 | - 4½h |
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| Gingerbread |
| 140 - 150 |
| 1¼ - 1½h | |
| Meringues | critical | 90 - 100 |
| 2½ - 3h | |
| Flapjack |
| 170 - 180 |
| 25 - 30 | |
| Shortbread |
| 140 - 150 |
| 45 - 65 | |
Casseroles: | Beef/Lamb | but ensure | 140 - 160 |
| 2½ - 3h | |
| Chicken |
| 180 - 190 |
| 1¼ - 1½h | |
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Fish |
| that oven | 170 - 190 |
| 20 - 30 | |
Fish Pie (Potato Topped) |
| 190 - 200 |
| 20 | - 25 | |
Fruit crumble |
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| 190 - 200 |
| 40 | - 50 |
Milk Puddings |
| shelves | 140 - 150 |
| 1½ | - 2h |
Pasta, Lasagne, etc. |
| 170 - 180 |
| 40 | - 45 | |
Pastry: | Choux, eclairs | are | 180 - 190 |
| 30 | - 35 |
| Profiteroles |
| 170 - 180 |
| 20 | - 30 |
| Flaky/Puff Pies |
| 210 - 220 |
| 25 | - 40 |
Shortcrust | Mince Pies | evenly | 190 - 200 |
| 15 | - 20 |
| Meat Pies |
| 190 - 210 |
| 25 | - 35 |
| Quiche, Tarts, Flans | spaced | 180 - 200 |
| 25 | - 45 |
Roasting Meat, Poultry | 170 - 180 |
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Scones |
| when more | 220 - 230 |
| 8 | - 12 |
Shepherd’s Pie |
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| 190 - 200 |
| 30 | - 40 |
Soufflés |
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| 170 - 180 |
| 20 | - 30 |
Vegetables: | Baked Jacket Potatoes | than one is | 180 - 190 |
| 1 | - 1½h |
| Roast Potatoes |
| 180 - 190 |
| 1 | - 1½h |
Yorkshire Puddings: Large | used | 200 - 210 |
| 25 - 40 | ||
| Individual |
| 200 - 210 |
| 15 - 25 | |
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