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