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.
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| Biscuits |
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| 180 - 190 |
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| Bread |
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| 200 - 220 |
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| Bread rolls/buns |
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| 200 - 220 |
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| Cakes: | Small & Queen |
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| 160 - 170 |
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| Sponges |
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| 160 - 170 |
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| Victoria Sandwich |
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| 160 - 170 |
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| Madeira |
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| 140 - 150 |
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| Rich Fruit |
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| 130 - 140 |
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| 130 - 140 |
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| Gingerbread |
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| 140 - 150 |
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| Flapjack |
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| 170 - 180 |
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| Shortbread |
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| 130 - 140 |
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| Casseroles: | Beef/Lamb |
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| 140 - 160 |
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| Chicken |
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| Convenience Foods |
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| Fish |
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| 170 - 190 |
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| Fish Pie (Potato Topped) |
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| 190 - 200 |
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| Fruit Pies, Crumbles |
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| Milk Puddings |
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| Pastry: | Choux |
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| 190 - 200 |
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| Eclairs, Profiteroles |
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| Flaky/Puff Pies |
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| 210 - 220 |
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| Shortcrust | Mince Pies |
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| Meat Pies |
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| Quiche, Tarts, Flans |
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| Roasting Meat, Poultry |
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| Scones |
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| 210 - 220 |
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| Shepherd’s Pie |
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| 190 - 200 |
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| Soufflés |
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| Vegetables: | Baked Jacket Potatoes |
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| 180 - 190 |
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| Roast Potatoes |
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| Yorkshire Puddings: Large |
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| Individual |
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| 200 - 210 |
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