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TOP OVEN COOKING CHART
The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the
temperatures by a further 10°C to suit individual preferences and requirements.
Note: Shelf positions are counted from the bottom upwards.
FOOD
SHELF
POSITION
TEMP (°C)
Biscuits
Bread
Bread rolls/buns
Cakes: Small & Queen
3
3
3
3
170 - 190
210 - 220
210 - 220
180 - 190
Sponges 2 180 - 190
Victoria Sandwich 2 180 - 190
Madeira 3 160 - 170
Rich Fruit 3 140 - 150
Gingerbread 3 150 - 160
Meringues 2 80 - 100
Flapjack 3 180 - 190
Shortbread 3 140 - 150
Baked Custard 3 160 - 170
Casseroles: Beef/Lamb 2 150 - 160
Chicken 2 140 - 160
Convenience Foods 3 According to manufacturers instructions
Fish 3 170 - 190
Fish Pie Potato Topped 3 200 - 210
Fruit Pies, Crumbles 3 190 - 200
Milk Puddings 3 140 - 150
Pasta / Lasagne etc. 3 190 - 200
Pastry : Choux – eclairs/profiteroles 3 190 - 200
Flaky / Puff Pies 3 210 - 220
Shortcrust 3 190 - 200
Mince Pies 3 190 - 200
Meat Pies 3 210 - 220
Quiche, Tarts, Flans 3 180 - 190
Roasting Meat / Poultry 1 160 - 180
Scones 3 220 - 230
Shepherd’s Pie 3 200 - 210
Soufflés 3 190 - 200
Vegetables: Baked Jacket 3 190 - 200
Roast Potatoes 3 200 - 210
Yorkshire Puddings: - Large 3 210 - 220
Individual 3 210 - 220