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Oven cooking chart
The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or
decrease the temperatures by to suit individual preferences and requirements.
Main oven Top oven
Food Gas mark Pos Gas mark Pos
Approximate
cook time (m)
Biscuits 5 2 + 4 5 2 10 - 20
Bread 8* 3 - - 30 - 40
Bread rolls/buns 8* 3 - - 10 - 20
Small / Queen Cakes 5 2 + 4 5 2 15 - 20
Sponges 4 2 + 4 4 2 18 - 20
Victoria Sandwich 4 2 + 4 4 2 20 - 30
Madeira Cake 4 4 4 **base 1 - 1¼h
Rich Fruit Cake 2 3 2 **base 2½ - 2¾h
Christmas Cake 2 3 2 **base 4 - 5h
Gingerbread 2 3 2 2 1¼ - 1½h
Meringues 1 3 1 2 2½ - 3h
Flapjack 5 3 5 2 25 - 30
Shortbread 3 3 3 2 45 - 65
Fruit Pies, Crumbles 6 3 6 2 40 - 50
Milk Puddings 2 3 2 2 1½ - 2h
Scones 7 2 + 4 7 2 8 - 12