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Main oven cooking chart
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.
FOOD
COOKING
TEMP °C
APPROX
COOK TIME (m)
Biscuits 180 - 190 10 - 20
Bread 200 - 220 25 - 30
Bread rolls/buns 200 - 220 15 - 20
Small / Queen Cakes 160 - 170 18 - 25
Sponges 160 - 170 20 - 30
Victoria Sandwich 160 - 170 18 - 25
Madeira Cake 140 - 150 1¼ - 1½h
Rich Fruit Cake 130 - 140 2¼ - 2½h
Christmas Cake 130 - 140 3 - 4½h
Gingerbread 140 - 150 1¼ - 1½h
Meringues 80 - 100 2½ - 3h
Flapjack 170 - 180 25 - 30
Shortbread 130 - 140 45 - 65
Fruit Pies, Crumbles 190 - 200 40 - 60
Milk Puddings 130 - 140 1½ - 2h
Scones 210 - 220 8 - 12
Note: Shelf positions are counted from the bottom of the oven.
Note: Fan oven shelf positions are not critical but ensure that they are evenly spaced when more
than one is used.