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Baking guide
Because a fan oven has an even
temperature throughout the oven, no
shelf positions have been given.
The cooking times are only approximate
because the size and type of cooking
dish will influence cooking time as will
personal preferences.
Item
Temperature
Approximate
at ˚C
cooking time
Small cakes
170 - 180
20 - 25 mins
Whisked Sponge
170
15 - 20 mins
Swiss Roll
190
8 - 12 mins
Victoria Sandwich
160
25 - 35 mins
(2 x 205mm / 8 in)
Semi rich fruit cake
140
2
1
⁄
2
- 3
1
⁄
2
hours
(230mm / 9 in)
Scones
210 - 220
10 - 15 mins
Meringues
90 - 100
2 - 3 hours
Shortcrust Pastry
200
Depend on the size &
Puff / Pastry
210
type of cooking dish
Choux Pastry
200
and also the filling.
Biscuits
160 - 200
10 - 20 mins
Bread (500g / 1 lb)
210
20 - 30 mins
Sponge Pudding
150
45 mins - 1 hour
Milk Pudding
150
1
1
⁄
2
- 1
3
⁄
4
hours
Using the Oven
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