The temperatures etc. are written in accordance with my mother's recipe book but can be confusing. Here is a rough conversion. However you should reduce the temperature in a fan assisted oven by about 10 degrees. Good cooks know that all ovens are different so get to know your oven before cooking that vital meal. Experiment a little. Remember the temperature drops every time you open the oven door.
Food |
Heat Description |
Gas |
Fahrenheit |
Centigrade |
Meringues |
Very Slow |
0 - 0.5 |
200 - 250 |
93 - 121 |
Casseroles and baked custards |
Slow |
0.5 - 1 |
250 - 275 |
121 - 135 |
Shortbread and Gingerbread |
Slow |
1 - 2 |
275 - 300 |
135 - 149 |
Madeira Cake Large Plain Cakes Small rich cakes Biscuits |
Moderate |
2 - 4 |
300 - 350 |
149 - 177 |
Sandwich Cakes |
Moderately hot |
4 - 6 |
350 - 400 |
177 - 205 |
Shortcrust Pastry Bread |
Hot |
6 - 7 |
400 - 425 |
205 - 219 |
Flaky Pastry Swiss Roll Puff Pastry |
Very Hot |
7 - 9 |
425 - 475 |
219 - 247 |
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