19MAIN OVEN COOKING CHARTGas ShelfFood Mark Positions Approx. Cooking Time and CommentsCAKES, PASTRIES AND BISCUITSSmall cakes - 2 trays 5 2 & 4 17 - 25 mins- 1 tray 5 2 or 3 only "Victoria sandwich 2x8" (205mm) 4 2 & 4 25 - 35 mins5 2 20 - 25 mins. 2 tins side by sideChristmas cake 2 3 or 4 4 - 61/2 hrs depending on recipeMadeira cake 7" (180mm) 4 3 11/4 - 11/2 hrsRich Fruit cake 9" (230mm) 2 3 3 - 3 1/2 hrs.Shortcrust pastry 6 2 or 3 15 mins - 1 hr depending on recipeRich Shortcrust pastry - 1 tray 5 2 20 - 40 mins depending on recipeFlaky & puff pastry - 2 trays 7 1 & 3 10 - 30 mins depending on recipe- 1 tray 2 or 3 " " " "Choux pastry - éclairs 1 tray 6 2 35 - 40 minsScones - 2 trays 7 2 & 4 10 - 15 mins- 1 tray 2 or 3 "Shortbread - 7" (180mm) round 2 4 55 - 1hr depending on thicknessBiscuits - 2 trays 4 1 and 3 15 - 20 mins depending on recipe- 1 tray 2 or 3 " " " "YEAST MIXTURESBread 7 or 8 3 or 4 45 - 50 minsRolls 7 or 8 2 or 3 15 - 20 minsChelsea buns 5 2 or 3 30 - 40 minsMISCELLANEOUSYorkshire Pudding - large 7 1 or 2 45 - 50 mins- individual 7 1 or 2 25 - 30 minsSoufflés 4 3 30 minsMeringuesBaked Potatoes 4 or 5 3 1 1/2 - 3 hrs until soft, depending on size2 - 5 hrs starting on shelf 4 until 'set'and then on the baseplate until driedout - turn when necessary.Fatless sponge 2x7" (180mm) -3 egg mix4 &baseplateWhen baking with two trays or tins on two levels, the top tray is removed first and the lower traymoved up to the top position for a few minutes longer.Soft Margarine – Use the oven settings recommended by the margarine manufacturer and not thoseindicated on the cooking chart.Slow Cook