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.
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Biscuits |
| 2 crk. | 170 | - 190 | 10 | - 20 |
Bread |
| 1 crk.* | 200 | - 220 | 25 | - 30 |
Bread rolls/buns |
| 1 crk. | 200 | - 220 | 15 | - 20 |
Cakes: | Small & Queen | 2 crk. | 180 | - 190 | 18 | - 25 |
| Sponges | 2 crk. | 160 | - 170 | 18 | - 20 |
| Victoria Sandwich | 2 crk. | 160 | - 170 | 18 | - 25 |
| Madeira | 1 crk. | 140 | - 150 | 1¼ | - 1½h |
| Rich Fruit | 1 crk. | 130 | - 140 | 2¼ | - 2½h |
| Christmas | 1 crk. | 130 | - 140 | 3 | - 4½h |
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| Gingerbread | 1 crk. | 140 | - 150 | 1¼ - 1½h | |
| Meringues | 1 crk. | 90 | - 100 | 2½ - 3h | |
| Flapjack | 1 crk. | 170 | - 180 | 25 | - 30 |
| Shortbread | 1 crk. | 140 | - 150 | 45 | - 65 |
Casseroles: | Beef/Lamb | 1 crk.* | 140 | - 160 | 2½ - 3h | |
| Chicken | 1 crk.* | 180 | - 190 | 1¼ - 1½ | |
Convenience Foods | Follow | manufacturer’s | instructions | |||
Fish |
| 1 crk. | 170 | - 190 | 20 | - 30 |
Fish Pie (Potato Topped) | 1 crk.* | 190 | - 200 | 20 | - 25 | |
Fruit Pies, Crumbles | 1 crk. | 190 | - 200 | 40 | - 50 | |
Milk Puddings |
| 1 crk. | 140 | - 150 | 1½ - 2h | |
Pasta Lasagne etc. |
| 1 crk. | 170 | - 180 | 40 | - 45 |
Pastry: | Choux | 1 crk. | 180 | - 190 | 30 | - 35 |
| Eclairs, Profiteroles | 1 crk. | 170 | - 180 | 20 | - 30 |
| Flaky/Puff Pies | 1 crk.* | 210 | - 220 | 25 | - 40 |
Shortcrust | Mince Pies | 1 crk. | 190 | - 200 | 15 | - 20 |
| Meat Pies | 1 crk.* | 190 | - 210 | 25 | - 35 |
| Quiche, Tarts, Flans | 1 crk. | 180 | - 200 | 25 | - 45 |
Roasting Meat, Poultry | 1 crk.* | 160 | - 180 | see roasting | ||
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Scones |
| 2 crk. | 220 | - 230 | 8 | - 10 |
Shepherd’s Pie |
| 1 crk.* | 190 | - 200 | 30 | - 40 |
Soufflés |
| 1 crk. | 170 | - 180 | 20 | - 30 |
Vegetables: | Baked Jacket Potatoes | 1 crk. | 180 | - 190 | 1 - 1½ | |
| Roast Potatoes | 1 crk. | 180 | - 190 | 1 - 1½ | |
Yorkshire Puddings: Large | 1 crk. | 200 | - 210 | 25 | - 40 | |
| Individual | 1 crk. | 200 | - 210 | 15 | - 25 |
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crk. = cranked shelf
*or on a straight shelf on the oven base.
Note: Shelf positions are counted from the bottom of the oven.
Do not use the cranked shelf from the grill in the main oven.
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