How hot is a "sharp" oven? (not the brand)

kuaka, Sep 1, 4:38pm

I have my Gran's recipe for custard cream biscuits which is copied from a notebook dated 1921 and the mix is to be baked in a "sharp" oven.I'm thinking in those days probably most ovens were still coal ranges, and that a sharp oven would be fairly hot.It's years since I made these biscuits and can't remember what temp to bake them at.Any ideas please!

carlosjackal, Sep 1, 4:53pm

Looking at my late mother's cookbook (from the dark ages!) I would say moderately hot - 220'C. There is a recipe for custard tarts baked at Gas Mark 6 which is 220'C and custard cream biscuits I would think would be baked at the same temp.

taurushat, Sep 1, 5:25pm

Although this article doesn't mention "sharp" I found it really interesting to read.
http://www.slate.com/articles/life/food/2012/08/bake_at_350_degrees_oven_temperature_is_uncontrollable_and_we_should_stop_trying_to_micromanage_it_.html

rainrain1, Sep 1, 8:21pm

just a smidgen hotter that moderate

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How hot is a "sharp" oven? (not the brand)

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