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Baking guide
Because a fan oven has an even
temperature throughout the oven, no
shelf positions have been given.
The cooking times are only approximate
because the size and type of cooking
dish will influence cooking time as will
personal preferences.
Item Temperature Approximate
at ˚C cooking time
Small cakes 170 - 180 20 - 25 mins
Whisked Sponge 170 15 - 20 mins
Swiss Roll 190 8 - 12 mins
Victoria Sandwich 160 25 - 35 mins
(2 x 205mm / 8 in)
Semi rich fruit cake 140 2
1
⁄2 - 3
1
⁄2 hours
(230mm / 9 in)
Scones 210 - 220 10 - 15 mins
Meringues 90 - 100 2 - 3 hours
Shortcrust Pastry 200 Depend on the size &
Puff / Pastry 210 type of cooking dish
Choux Pastry 200 and also the filling.
Biscuits 160 - 200 10 - 20 mins
Bread (500g / 1 lb) 210 20 - 30 mins
Sponge Pudding 150 45 mins - 1 hour
Milk Pudding 150 1
1
⁄2 - 1
3
⁄4 hours
Using the Oven