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COOKING CHART
The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the
temperatures to suit individual preferences and requirements.
MAIN OVEN TOP OVEN
FOOD
SHELF
POSITION
Gas
Mark
SHELF
POSITION
Gas
Mark
APPROX.
COOK TIME (min)
Biscuits 2+4 4 3 4 10 - 20
Bread 3 8* - - 30 - 40
Bread rolls/buns 2 8* - - 10 - 20
Cakes: Small & Queen
Sponges
Victoria Sandwich (7")
Madeira (7")
Rich Fruit (8")
Christmas (8")
Gingerbread
Meringues
Flapjack
Shortbread
2+4
2+4
2+4
4
4
4
3
5
3
3
5
4
4
4
2
2
2
1
5
3
3
3
3
-
-
-
3
3
3
3
5
4
4
-
-
-
2
1
5
3
15 - 25
18 - 20
20 - 30
1 -1¼
2½h - 2¾
4 - 5h
depends on size
1¼ - 1½h
2½ - 3h
25 - 30
45 - 65
Casseroles: Beef/Lamb
Chicken
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
2½ - 3h
1¼ - 1½h
Convenience Foods
Follow manufacturer’s instructions
Fish 2 4 3 4 20 - 30
Fish Pie (Potato Topped) 3 6 3 6 20 - 25
Fruit Pies, Crumbles 3 6 3 6 40 - 50
Milk Puddings 3 3 3 3 1½ - 2h
Pasta Lasagne etc. 3 5 3 5 30 - 40
Pastry: Choux
Eclairs, Profiteroles
Flaky/Puff Pies
Shortcrust Mince Pies
Meat Pies
Quiche, Tarts, Flans
2
2
2
2+4
2
2
6
5
6
5
7
5
3
3
3
3
3
3
6
5
6
5
7
5
30 - 35
20 - 30
25 - 40
15 - 20
25 - 35
25 - 45
Roasting Meat, Poultry 3 5 3 5 see roasting chart
Scones 2+4 7 3 7 8 - 12
Shepherd’s Pie 3 7 3 7 30 - 40
Soufflés 3 5 3 5 20 - 30
Vegetables: Baked Jacket Potatoes
Roast Potatoes
2
2
5
6
3
3
5
6
1½h - 2h
1 - 1½h
Yorkshire Pudding: Large
Individual
2
2
7
7
3
3
7
7
25 - 40
15 - 25
*When baking bread cook for 10 minutes at gas mark 8 then reduce to mark 6 for the remaining cook time.
Note: Shelf positions are counted from the top of the oven downwards.
To help pastry dishes brown on the underside cook on a metal plate or place on a baking tray.