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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 to
suit individual preferences and requirements.
FOOD
SHELF
POSITION
TEMP (°C)
APPROX
COOK TIME (m)
Biscuits
Bread
Bread Rolls/Buns
Cakes: Small & Queen
Shelf
160 - 190
210 - 220
210 - 220
160 - 170
10 - 20
25 - 30
15 - 20
18 - 25
Sponges positions 160 - 170 18 - 20
Victoria Sandwich 160 - 170 18 - 25
Madeira 140 - 150 1¼ - 1½h
Rich Fruit are not 140 - 150 2¼ - 2½h
Christmas 130 - 140 1¼ - 1½h
Gingerbread critical 140 - 150 25 - 30
Flapjack 170 - 180 45 - 65
Shortbread 140 - 150 2½ - 3h
Baked Custard but ensure 140 - 150 1¼ - 1½
Casseroles: Beef / La mb 140 - 150 1¼ - 1½h
Chicken 160 - 180
Convenience Foods that oven Follow Manufacturers
Instructions
20 - 30
Fish 150 - 170 20 - 25
Fish Pie (Potato Topped) shelves are 190 - 200 40 - 50
Fruit Pies, Crumbles 180 - 190 1½ - 2h
Milk Puddings 130 - 140 40 - 45
Pasta / Lasagne etc. evenly 180 - 190 30 - 35
Pastry :
Choux – Eclairs/Pr ofite rol es 160 - 170 20 - 30
Flaky / Puff Pies spaced 210 - 220 25 - 40
Shortcrust – Mince Pies 170 - 180 15 - 20
Meat Pies when more 210 - 220 25 - 35
Quiche, Tarts, Flans 180 - 190 25 - 45
Roasting Meat / Poultry 160 - 180 see roasting chart
Scones than one is 200 - 210 8 - 10
She p he rd ’s Pie 190 - 200 30 - 40
Soufflés 170 - 180 20 - 30
Vegetables: Baked Jacket Potatoes used 190 - 200 1 - 1½
Roast Potatoes 200 - 210 1 - 1½
Yorkshire Puddings: - Large 210 - 220 25 - 40
Individual 210 - 220 15 - 25
Note: Shelf positions are counted from the bottom of the oven.