425°F = 220°C
The perfect high-heat temperature for crispy exteriors and tender interiors
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What Are You Baking at 425°F?
🥐 Quick Breads
🍕 Pizza & Flatbreads
🍞 Dinner Sides
🍖 Roasting
Caramelized • 20-25 min
Crispy skin • 35-40 min
Flaky • 12-15 min
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Why 425°F (220°C) is the Magic Temperature
✅ What Happens at 425°F
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Maillard Reaction Peaks:
Creates golden-brown crust without burning
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Steam Creation:
Water rapidly converts to steam for rise
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Time Efficiency:
25-30% faster than 375°F
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Texture Balance:
Crispy outside, moist inside
❌ Common Temperature Mistakes
Too low - pale, dense, takes forever
OK for some things, but lacks impact
Close, but missing that final push
Burns outside before inside cooks
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425°F Timing Guide by Food Type
| Food Type | Time at 425°F | Internal Temp | Visual Cues | Pro Tip |
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| Pizza | 12-15 min | — | Cheese bubbling, crust golden | Preheat stone 30 min |
| Biscuits | 12-15 min | — | Golden top, tall rise | Frozen butter essential |
| Focaccia | 20-25 min | 200°F/93°C | Deep golden, oil bubbling | Generous olive oil |
| Vegetables | 20-25 min | — | Caramelized edges | Don't overcrowd pan |
| Chicken Thighs | 35-40 min | 165°F/74°C | Crispy skin, clear juices | Skin side up |
425°F Troubleshooting Guide
🔥 "Everything burns at 425°F!"
Likely causes:
- • Oven runs hot (use thermometer to verify)
- • Rack too high (use middle position)
- • Dark pans (reduce by 25°F)
- • Sugar in recipe (watch after 10 min)
Fix: Get an oven thermometer, use middle rack, light-colored pans
❄️ "Nothing browns properly"
Likely causes:
- • Oven not reaching 425°F
- • Opening door too often
- • Overcrowded pan
- • Too much moisture
Fix: Preheat longer, avoid peeking, pat food dry, use two pans
Everything About 425°F
What is 425°F in Celsius?
425°F equals 220°C (exactly 218.33°C). For fan ovens, reduce to 200°C. For gas ovens, use Gas Mark 7. This is considered high heat, perfect for roasting and baking items that need a crispy exterior.
Is 425°F good for baking?
Yes, 425°F is excellent for many baking applications. It's ideal for pizza (12-15 min), biscuits (12-15 min), focaccia (20-25 min), roasted vegetables (20-25 min), and anything needing a golden crust with a tender interior. It's the sweet spot between too low (pale results) and too high (burning).
425°F for fan oven?
Use 200°C (400°F) for fan ovens instead of 220°C (425°F). Fan ovens circulate hot air more efficiently, cooking about 20-25°F hotter than conventional ovens. Always reduce temperature by 20-25°F when using convection/fan setting.
How to know if my oven is actually 425°F?
Use an oven thermometer to verify. Many ovens are off by 25-50°F. Place thermometer in center of oven, preheat for 20 minutes, then check. If off, adjust accordingly. Signs your oven runs cool: everything takes longer, poor browning. Signs it runs hot: burning, faster cooking times.
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Master 425°F Baking
From crispy pizza to fluffy biscuits, 425°F (220°C) is your secret weapon