The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperatu
by 10°C to suit individual preferences and requirements. Shelf positions are counted from the bottom of the oven.
FOOD OVEN SHELF
POSITION
COOKING
TEMP (°C)
APPROX
COOK TIME (MINS)
Biscuits
Flapjacks
Shortbread
Bread
Bread rolls/buns
Casseroles - beef
Chicken casserole
Cakes: Small & Queen
Victoria sandwich
Gingerbread
Madeira
Rich fruit
Christmas
Meringues
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
1
3
190-200
180-190
150-160
220
220
140-150
180-190
180-190
180-190
150-160
140-150
150-160
140-150
100
10-20
25-30
45-65
30
30
2-3 hours
1½ hours
20-25
20-25
1¼-1½ hours
1-1¼ hours
2¼-2¾ hours
Depending on size 3-4½h
2½-3 hours
Convenience foods 2 Follow instructions on the pack
Fish
Fish pie (potato topped)
Shepherds pie
Fruit pies and crumbles
Milk puddings
Pastry: Choux - Chocolate eclairs
Profiteroles
Shortcrust - Mince pies
Flaky/puff pies
Quiche Lorraine/tarts/flans
Meat pie
Plate tarts/pies
Scones
Soufflés
Roasting meat, poultry
Pasta e.g. Lasagne
Vegetable dishes:
Baked jacket potatoes
Baked stuffed marrow
Baked stuffed tomatoes
Roast potatoes
Yorkshire puddings: (large)
(individual)
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
180-190
200-210
200-210
210-220
150-160
200-210
200-210
200-210
220-230
200-210
200-210
200-210
230-240
200
180-200
200
200
200
200
190
200-220
230
230
20-30
20-25
30-35
40-45
1½-2 hours
20-25
20-25
15-20
30-40
30-45
30-45
30-45
8-12
30-40
See Roasting Chart
30-40
1½ hours
1-1½ hours
30-35
20-25
1-1½ hours
35-40
35-40
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