NOTE: Reduce the oven temperature by 10 – 20°C for fan assisted ovens.
For dishes that take over an hour to cook, reduce the cooking time by 10 minutes per
hour.
COOKING CHART
Food
Temperature
Cooking Time (approx)
°C Gas Mark
CAKES
Victoria Sandwich 180 4 20 – 25 mins
Small cakes/buns 180 4 15 – 20 mins
Rich Fruit Cake 150 2 2 hours
Scones 220 7 – 8 8 – 10 mins
Whisked Sponge 190 5 25 mins
BREAD & PASTRY
Bread Loaf (500g Flour wt) 225 7 – 8 20 – 25 mins
Bread Rolls 225 7 – 8 10 – 15 mins
Pizza Dough 225 8 15 – 20 mins
Shortcrust pastry 200 6 20 – 30 mins
Quiches/Flans 180 - 190 4 - 5 30 – 40mins
ROAST MEATS
Beef – medium joint 190 5 20 – 25 mins/lb + 20mins
Lamb 190 5 25 – 30mins/lb + 25mins
Pork 190 5 30mins/lb + 30mins
Chicken 190 5 20 – 25mins/lb + 30mins
Turkey 180 4 15 – 20mins/lb + 20mins
Stews/Casseroles 170 311/2 - 2hours
Temperature and times given are approximate, as they will vary depending on the
quality and amount of food being cooked.
Remember to use ovenproof dishes and to adjust the oven temperature during cooking
if necessary.
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