Food
Gas
mark
Shelf
position
Approximate
cooking time
Poultry: Chicken
Turkey below 4.5kg (10lbs)
over 4.5kg (10 lbs)
Duck and duckling
5
4
4
5
4*
5
5
4*
20 mins. per ½ kg (1 lb) and 20 mins.
25 mins. per ½ kg (1 lb) and 25 mins.
15 mins. per ½ kg (1 lb) and 15 mins.
25 mins. per ½ kg (1 lb).
Stuffed poultry Cook as above but calculate weight including stuffing
Thoroughly thaw frozen joints before cooking them.
The times given above are for open roasting in a preheated oven. If you cover the food with foil or a lid allow an extra 10 - 15
minutes for each ½kg (1lb).
Yorkshire pudding - large
- individual
7
7
2*
2*
25-30 mins.
15-25 mins.
Cakes: Christmas cake 230mm (9")
Rich fruit cake 180mm (7")
205mm (8")
Madeira, 180mm (7")
Small cakes
Scones
Victoria sandwich
180mm (7")
205mm (8")
2
2
2
4
5
7
4
4
5*
4*
4*
5*
2* & 4
2* & 4
2* & 4
2* & 4
3½-4½ hours.
2¼ hours.
2½ - 2¾ hours.
1 hour.
15-25 mins.
10-20 mins.
20-30 mins.
20-35 mins.
* Recommended position for shelf with metal plate.
Z B G 8 6 1
18
Oven cooking chart