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MAIN OVEN COOKING CHART The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the
temperatures by a further 10°C to suit individual preferences and requirements.
Note: Shelf positions are counted from the bottom of the oven.
FOOD
SHELF POSITION
COOKING
TEMP °C
Biscuits
Bread
Bread rolls/buns
Cakes: Small & Queen
Shelf
180 - 190
200 - 220
200 - 220
160 - 170
Sponges 160 - 170
Victoria Sandwich positions 160 - 170
Madeira 140 - 150
Rich Fruit 130 - 140
Christmas are not 130 - 140
Gingerbread 140 - 150
Flapjack critical 170 - 180
Shortbread 130 - 140
Casseroles: Beef/Lamb 140 - 160
Chicken but ensure 180 - 190
Convenience Foods Follow manufacturer's instructions
Fish 170 - 190
Fish Pie (Potato Topped) that oven 190 - 200
Fruit Pies, Crumbles 190 - 200
Milk Puddings 130 - 140
Pasta Lasagne etc. shelves 190 - 200
Pastry: Choux 190 - 200
Eclairs, Profiteroles are 170 - 180
Flaky/Puff Pies 210 - 220
Shortcrust Mince Pies 190 - 200
Meat Pies evenly 190 - 210
Quiche, Tarts, Flans 180 - 210
Roasting Meat, Poultry spaced 160 - 180
Scones 210 - 220
Shepherd’s Pie 190 - 20 0
Soufflés when more 170 - 180
Vegetables: Baked Jacket Potatoes 180 - 190
Roast Potatoes 180 - 190
than one is
Yorkshire Puddings: Large 210 - 220
Individual 200 - 210
used