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