
Cooking times & temperatures
The temperature settings and times given
in the baking guide are based on dishes
made with block margarine. If soft tub
margarine is used it may be necessary
to reduce the temperature setting.
Aluminium foil
Use foil only to cover food or cooking
dishes, using foil to cover the shelves
or oven base creates a fire hazard.
Using the Main Oven
Main oven baking guide
Temperature at ˚C
Approximate
Fanned
cooking time
Item
(preheated oven)
Small cakes
160
15 - 25 mins
Whisked sponge
160
20 - 25 mins
Swiss Roll
170
10 - 12 mins
Victoria Sandwich
160
20 - 30 mins
(2 x 205mm / 8in)
Semi rich fruit cake
130
2
1
⁄
2
- 3 hours
(180mm / 7in)
Scones
180
10 - 15 mins
Meringues
180
2
1
⁄
2
- 3 hours
Shortcrust pastry
170
depending on size
Puff / Flaky pastry
180
& type of dish
Choux pastry
170
& type of filling
Biscuits
160 - 200
20 - 30 mins
Sponge pudding
160
45 mins - 1 hour
Milk pudding
150
1
1
⁄
2
- 1
3
⁄
4
hours
21