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
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