TEMPERATURES RANGES IN BAKING PRODUCTS

Cooking Temperatures for Baked Goods

 325 to 350°F (163 to 177ºC): Probably the most common range for everyday
baking. Temperatures over 300°F are where you begin to see caramelization
(browning of sugars) and the Maillard reaction (browning of proteins). Cakes and
cookies are also typically baked at 350°F since they have a fair amount of sugar. If
baked at a higher temperature, the exterior of the cake could burn before it is fully
cooked in the center.
 375 to 400°F (191 to 204ºC): Shorter-term baking favors a slightly higher
temperature to ensure crisp edges to cookies or baked goods using cheese.
 425° t0 450°F (218 to 232ºC): This is where you’ll want to do any short-term
baking because the burst of high heat ensures a golden color without having to stay in
the oven for too long. For example, this is the ideal temperature for puff pastry, since
you want the oven to be over 400°F to make sure the steam releases and puffs up the
pastry.
 475° to 500°F (246 to 260ºF): If you’re turning up the heat to the highest
temperatures your oven can go, you’re likely making pizza or pieces of bread. A very
high temperature will cause the bread or pizza dough to rise and cook before the
gluten has a chance to set.