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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
TEMP (°C)
Biscuits
Bread
Bread Rolls / Buns
Cakes: Small & Queen
Shelf
160 - 190
210 - 220
210 - 220
160 - 170
Sponges positions 160 - 170
Victoria Sandwich 160 - 170
Madeira 140 - 150
Rich Fruit are not 140 - 150
Christmas 130 - 140
Gingerbread critical 140 - 150
Flapjack 170 - 180
Shortbread 140 - 150
Baked Custard but ensure 140 - 150
Casseroles: Beef / Lamb 140 - 150
Chicken 160 - 180
Convenience Foods that oven Follow manufacturers
Instructions
Fish 150 - 170
Fish Pie (Potato Topped) shelves are 190 - 200
Fruit Pies, Crumbles 180 - 190
Milk Puddings 130 - 140
Pasta / Lasagne etc. evenly 180 - 190
Pastry : Choux –
Eclairs/Profiteroles 160 - 170
Flaky / Puff Pies spaced 210 - 220
Shortcrust -
Mince Pies 170 - 180
Meat Pies when more 210 - 220
Quiche, Tarts, Flans 180 - 190
Roasting Meat / Poultry 160 - 180
Scones than one is 200 - 210
Shepherd’s Pie 190 - 200
Soufflés 170 - 180
Vegetables: Baked Jacket Potatoes used 190 - 200
Roast Potatoes 200 - 210
Yorkshire Puddings: - Large 210 - 220
Individual 210 - 220