Oven Temperatures

"Use this Chart to Convert for your Oven "

 While I usually try to give both the Celsius and Farenheit temps in the actual recipes - there may be times you need to double check.

Fahrenheit                   Celsius                        Gas Mark

32o                                          0o                               

212o                                        100o

250o                                        120o                            1/2

275o                                        140o                            1                      Cool

300o                                        150o                            2

325o                                        160o                            3

350o                                        180o                            4                      Moderate

375o                                        190o                            5

400o                                        200o                            6                      Moderately Hot                                               

425o                                        220o                            7                      Hot

450o                                        230o                            8                                             

475o                                        240o                            9                      Very Hot

500o                                        260o

Temperatures are measured with either Farenheit or Celsius. It will depend which country you live in which you use. Many countries such as New Zealand have converted to Celsius, but if you were brought up with Farenheit temperatures you may need a table to help you out in knowing exactly what temperature you are requiring. Especially if it is not the most usual 350oF or 180o C.

Oven Temperature Tips

• It is always recommended to make your very first step in preparing to cook in your oven by turning the oven on, so it can heat to the required temperature while you prepare the ingredients.

• There is a difference between “fanbake” which cooks more quickly  and “bake”.If your recipe require long slow cooking you are better to use the “bake” control.

•  Different ovens tend to vary also. Getting to know your oven will help you with knowing where you need to adjust cooking times and even perhaps temperatures. Some ovens tend to be hotter than others. Newer ovens will most likely be more efficient.

• As over cooking can dry out your baking you need to take time to note any variations. But you also don’t want to be opening the oven door until the cake is almost done, or you can have cracking on the top, or it may rise unevenly. So try to resist opening the oven door and check through the glass.