13
Using the Oven
Dish
Recommended
Shelf
Approximate
gas mark
position
cooking time
Scones
7
2
10 mins
Small cakes
5
2
15 - 20 mins
Victoria sandwich
4
2
25 - 30 mins
Sponge sandwich (fatless)
5
2
25 - 30 mins
Swiss roll
4 or 5
2
12 - 15 mins
Semi-rich fruit cake
2
2
75 - 90 mins
Rich fruit cake
1
2
depends on size
Shortcrust pastry
4 or 5
2
depends on recipe
Puff pastry
5 or 6
2
depends on recipe
Yorkshire pudding - large
4 or 5
2
40 - 50 mins
Yorkshire pudding - individual 4 or 5
2
20 - 25 mins
Milk pudding
1
2
75 - 85 mins
Baked custard
1
2
35 - 40 mins
Baking guide
Shelf positions in a gas oven are counted
from the top down.
Please note that the times and tempera-
tures stated in the baking guide are only
intended for reference only - refer to your
recipe. The cooking times given above
are based on cooking in a pre-heated
oven.
The temperature settings and times given
in the baking guides are based on dishes
made with block margarine. If soft tub
margarine is used, it may be necessary
to reduce the temperature setting
.
