USING THE MAIN OVEN - ELECTRIC FANNED
Traditional fruit cakes
It should be remembered that ovens can
vary over time, therefore cooking times
when baking fruit cakes.
It is necessary therefore, to test the cake
warmed skewer inserted into the centre
of the cake. If the skewer comes out
clean, then the cake is cooked.
in the recipe and then adjust
accordingly to the conversion table.
cakes larger than the oven can cope
with, you should allow at least 25mm
(1 inch) space between the oven walls
and the tin.
recommended in the recipe.
cooking, tie 2 layers of brown paper
around the tin.
not stood on layers of brown paper, as
this can hinder effective circulation of
air.
recipe.
Roast turkey
Roasting turkey involves cooking two
different types of meat - the delicate light
breast meat, which must not be allowed
to dry out, and the darker leg meat,
which takes longer to cook.
The turkey must be roasted long enough
is necessary. The breast meat can be
covered once browned.
is completely thawed and that the
giblets are removed before cooking.
180°C for 20 minutes per 450g (1lb),
plus 20 minutes, unless packaging
advises otherwise.
breast side down, for half of the cook
time, and then turned over for the
remainder of the cooking time.
add 5 minutes
per 450g (1lb) to the cooking time.
add 5 minutes per 450g (1lb) to the
cooking time.
To test if the turkey is cooked, push a
thigh. If the juices run clear, the turkey
is cooked. If the juices are still pink, the
turkey will need longer cooking.
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