"Suanne Wong" > wrote in message
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> The following recipe ask for moderate oven setting. Can anyone advise me
on
> the temperature for moderate oven?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Sue
>
>
>
> Buter Tart Squares
>
> a.. 1/2 cup shortening, softened
> b.. 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
> c.. 1 1/4 cup flour (white or whole wheat)
> Instructions
> Crumble all ingredients together in a bowl. Press into an ungreased 9"
pan.
> Bake in moderate oven for 15 minutes or until browned. Cool a bit before
> adding the next layer.
> Second Layer Ingredients
>
> a.. 2 eggs
> b.. 1 cup brown sugar, packed
> c.. 1 tsp. flour
> d.. 1/2 tsp. baking powder
> e.. 1/4 tsp. salt
> f.. 1/4 cup shortening, melted
> g.. 1 tsp. vanilla
> h.. 1 1/2 cup raisins
> i.. 1/2 cup chopped nuts (I like pecans)
> Mix eggs and sugar with spoon. Add the remaining ingredients. Stir well.
> Spread over bottom layer. Bake in a mioderate oven for about 20 minutes or
> until lightly browned. Allow to cool completely. Cuts into 36 squares.
>
>

I found this on RecipeGoldmine.com:

OVEN TEMPERATURE CONVERSION TABLE

Very slow oven: 250ºF 130ºC
Slow oven: 300ºF 149ºC
Moderately slow oven: 325ºF 175ºC
Moderate oven: 350ºF 176.6ºC
Moderately hot oven: 375ºF 200ºC
Hot (or quick) oven: 400ºF 204.5ºC
Very hot oven: 450ºF 232.3ºC
Extremely hot oven: 500ºF 280ºC

Hope this is helpful to you.

Karen