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APPROX.
HEAT OF
TYPE OF DISH TO COOK
TEMPERATURE
OVEN
125°C
Very cool
Meringue,
(257°F)
oven
slow cooking foods.
135°C - 140°C
Cool or
Milk puddings, very rich fruit
(275°F - 285°F)
slow oven
cakes, eg., Christmas.
150°C
Cool or
Stews, casseroles, braising,
(300°F)
slow oven
rich fruit cakes, eg., Dundee.
160°C - 170°C
Warm oven
Biscuits, Low temperature roasting,
(320°F - 338°F)
rich plain cakes eg., Madeira cake.
180°C
Moderate
Plain cakes, eg., Victoria
(356°F)
oven
sandwich, meat pies.
190°C
Fairly hot
Small cakes, savoury flans,
(374°F)
oven
fish.
200°C
Hot oven
Plain cakes and buns, swiss rolls,
(392°F)
fruit pies. High temp. roasting.
215°C
Moderately
Bread and bread rolls etc., scones,
(419°F)
hot oven
flaky and rough puff pastry,
Yorkshire pudding.
225°C
Very hot
Sausage rolls, mince pies, puff
(437°F)
oven
pastry.
Browning ready cooked dishes.
Temperature and times given are approximate, as they will vary depending on the
quality and amount of food being cooked.
Remember to use ovenproof dishes and to adjust the oven temperature during cooking
if necessary.
Cooking Guide
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