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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 of the oven.
FOOD
SHELF
POSITION
TEMP (°C)
Biscuits
Bread
Bread rolls/buns
Cakes:
Small & Queen
Shelf
160 - 190
210 - 220
210 - 220
160 - 170
Sponges
160 - 170
Victoria Sandwich
positions
160 - 170
Madeira
140 - 150
Rich Fruit
140 - 150
Christmas
are not
130 - 140
Gingerbread
140 - 150
Meringues
90 - 100
Flapjack
critical
170 - 180
Shortbread
140 - 150
Baked Custard
140 - 150
Casseroles:
Beef/Lamb
but ensure
140 - 150
Chicken
160 - 180
Convenience Foods
that oven
According to manufacturers
instructions
Fish
150 - 170
Fish Pie (Potato Topped)
190 - 200
Fruit Pies, Crumbles
shelves are
180 - 190
Milk Puddings
130 - 140
Pasta / Lasagne etc.
180 - 190
Pastry :
Choux –
evenly
Eclairs/profiteroles
160 - 170
Flaky / Puff Pies
210 - 220
Shortcrust -
spaced
Mince Pies
170 - 180
Meat Pies
210 - 220
Quiche, Tarts, Flans
when more
180 - 190
Roasting Meat / Poultry
160 - 180
Scones
220 - 210
Shepherd’s Pie
than one is
190 - 200
Soufflés
170 - 180
Vegetables:
Baked Jacket
190 - 200
Roast Potatoes
used
200 - 210
Yorkshire Puddings: - Large
210 - 220
Individual
210 - 220
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