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N.B. For fan ovens reduce the temperature
by 10-20°C. For any dish taking one hour or
over to cook, reduce the cooking time by 10
minutes per hour.
*
Shelf positions have been counted from
the top of the oven to the base.
A fan oven creates more even temperature
throughout, therefore the shelf positions are
not as critical.
Food °C °F Gas Shelf Cooking
Mark Position* Time (approx)
CAKES
Victoria sandwich 190 375 5 2 or 3 20-25 mins
Small cakes/buns 190 375 5 1 and 2 15-20 mins
Maidera cake 180 350 4 2 or 3 20 mins
Fruit cake 170 325 3 3 1
3
/4 hours
Rich fruit cake 150 300 2 3 or 4 2
1
/2 hours
Scones 225 425 8-9 2 8-10 mins
PASTRY
Puff 225 425 8-9 2 10-20 mins
Short crust 200 400 6 2 20-30 mins
Plate tarts 200-210 400-410 6 1 or 2 30-35 mins
Quiches and flans 200-210 400-410 6 1 or 2 40-45 mins
YEAST
Bread loaf 225 425 7-8 2 35-55 mins
Bread rolls 220 425 7 1 or 2 15-20 mins
Pizza dough 230 450 8 2 20 mins
ROAST MEAT
Beef – Medium 190 375 5 2 or 3 20 mins/lb + 20 mins
Lamb 190 375 5 2 or 3 25-30 mins/b + 25 mins
Pork 190-200 375-400 5-7 2 or 3 30 mins/lb + 30 mins
Veal 190 375 5 2 or 3 30 mins/b + 30 mins
Chicken 190 375 5 2 or 3 30 mins/b + 30 mins
Turkey up to 10lb 180 350 4 2 or 3 18-20 mins/b + 20 mins
Stews/casseroles 150-170 300-325 2-3 2 or 3 1
1
/2 2 hours
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