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TOP OVEN COOKING CHART
The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary increase or decrease the temperatures
by a further 10°C to suit individual preferences and requirements.
CONVENTIONAL OVEN
FAN ASSISTED OVEN
FOOD
POSITION TEMP (°C) POSITION TEMP (°C)
Biscuits 3 170 - 190 160 - 170
Bread 3 210 - 220 200 - 210
Bread rolls/buns 3 210 - 220 Shelf 160 - 170
Cakes: Small & Queen 3 180 - 190 160 - 170
Sponges 2 180 - 190 160 - 170
Victoria Sandwich 2 180 - 190 positions 160 - 170
Madeira 3 160 - 170 140 - 150
Rich Fruit 3 140 - 150 130 - 140
Gingerbread 3 150 - 160 are not 140 - 150
Meringues 2 80 - 100 90 - 100
Flapjack 3 180 - 190 170 -180
Shortbread 3 140 - 150 critical 130 -140
Baked Custard 3 160 - 170 150 -160
Casseroles: Beef/Lamb 2 150 - 160 140 -150
Chicken 2 140 - 160 but ensure 140 -160
Convenience Foods 3 Refer to
Packaging
Refer to
Packaging
Fish 3 170 - 190 that oven 150 - 170
Fish Pie Potato Topped 3 200 - 210 180 - 190
Fruit Pies/Crumbles 3 190 - 200 180 - 190
Milk Puddings 3 140 - 150 shelves are 130 - 140
Pasta/Lasagne etc. 3 190 - 200 170 - 180
Pastry : Choux –
Eclairs/Profiteroles
3
3
190 - 200
190 - 200
evenly
190 - 200
190 - 200
Flaky / Puff Pies 3 210 - 220 190 - 200
Shortcrust 3 190 - 200 170 - 180
Mince Pies 3 190 - 200 spaced 170 - 180
Meat Pies 3 210 - 220 170 - 180
Quiche, Tarts, Flans 3 180 - 190 180 - 190
Roasting Meat/Poultry 1 160 - 180 when more 160 - 180
Scones 3 220 - 230 210 - 220
Shepherd’s Pie 3 200 - 210 200 - 210
Soufflés 3 190 - 200 than one is 160 - 170
Vegetables: Baked Jacket 3 190 - 200 200 - 210
Roast Potatoes 3 200 - 210 170 - 180
used
Yorkshire Puddings: - Large 3 210 - 220 210 - 220
Individual 3 210 - 220 210 - 220
Note: Shelf positions are counted from the bottom upwards.